Chapter 9: Police Station

"Don't move," Qu Zengmin saw the situation and immediately came over with a lighter, turning the flame to the maximum and directly starting to heat the doorknob. After a short while, Lu Ling was able to free his fingers that had been stuck, but he still lost a layer of skin.

The room has warmed up a bit. Qu Zengmin looked outside and said to Lu Ling, "There usually isn't much going on in this forest area. I am also responsible for the population work in several nearby villages. I will go out for a stroll later. Are you coming along?"

For Lu Ling, it is quite nice that there is no one in this room at night; otherwise, it would be filled with the smell of smoke. He can already smell the smoke now, and there are quite a few cigarette butts on the floor, especially near the stove

There are instant noodles bought from the police station in the cabinet, all in cup packaging, with various flavors available. It is very convenient to boil water here, so eating this is naturally the easiest option. Bread at this temperature can freeze as hard as a rock. In fact, many on duty do not eat here at all; they either find a place nearby to eat or bring their own lunchbox to heat on the stove. However, Lu Ling does not understand these things; if it weren't for Qu Zengmin reminding him, he wouldn't even know to bring water. He poured a bottle of mineral water into the kettle and then started to open the instant noodles, enjoying his little life!

A few years ago, when reporting cases and filing them had not yet been digitized, this place was quite lively. Later, all cases had to be taken back to the police station for processing, making this location somewhat redundant. Here, there is only a landline and electric light; in winter, there is no water supply. In summer, there is tap water, but it freezes long before winter. Therefore, every day when coming here, one must bring their own drinking water. Lu Ling brought two bottles of mineral water for himself. In summer, there is tap water, but it freezes long before winter. Therefore, every day when coming here, one must bring their own drinking water. Lu Ling brought two bottles of mineral water for himself.

Qu Zengmin has left, and Lu Ling looked around at the somewhat messy police station, contemplating tidying it up

However, this skill encountered numerous obstacles at the police station, and he could not see through any of the veteran officers, which left him somewhat disheartened. The only type of person he could understand was someone like Wang Ping, and naturally, he could not see through Qu Zengmin either

If one is completely inexperienced, then one would simply follow whatever others say, but he cannot be considered a novice. This situation is somewhat complicated from the outset

Qu Zengmin remained silent. After finishing the cigarette, he closed the door, came over, and tidied up the stove with an iron rod. For some reason, the fire immediately grew much larger, and there was no more smoke.

The first thing to do here every day is to start a fire. Lu Ling is young and, at this moment, takes the initiative without hesitation. However, after fiddling for half a day, he still could not get it lit

The police station in the forest area is somewhat larger than expected, featuring a dedicated small courtyard. There is a doorbell at the entrance, and the courtyard is piled with a considerable amount of firewood, which is used for heating.

When igniting, I took off ... ... The doorknob is so cold, fortunately, I have you! Lu Ling felt a lingering fear, returned to put on gloves, and only then went out to retrieve the newspaper

The electricity here was only connected two years ago, and there is no distribution heating. The main issue is that the electrical wiring is too far, and using high-power devices causes it to burn out

If you have something to discuss, give me a call. Qu Zengmin took the car keys, got dressed, and was about to go out. Just as he was about to leave, he turned around and said: The stove needs to be fed with wood in a timely manner

Three or four kettles of water were boiled, and the entire morning passed by. Lu Ling tidied up the room very neatly, and he felt much more comfortable looking at it.

... ...

Through his extensive practice and research, many ordinary people, with just a slight interaction, can grasp the general situation of a person. For instance, the Wang Yong he encountered in the store is a very honest and enthusiastic individual, and he enjoys engaging with others. However, upon a glance at the driver that Wang Yong found, Lu Ling immediately recognized that this person was not suitable, and thus did not engage in much communication.

If you want to go, let's go together. I have to drive, as it's a bit of a distance from here. If you don't want to go, you can stay here. There is food in the box next to you, and you can boil some water to cook noodles.

During the Battle of Stalingrad, the Soviet Marshal Vatutin, who annihilated Paulus and over a million German troops, was shot in the leg by a small bandit while inspecting work in the region, dying with resentment at that time

After much effort, the stove was finally set up, and the indoor temperature began to rise gradually. However, this wood-burning stove is indeed a bit slow, and due to Lu Ling's poor operation, the room is filled with smoke

However, before the water had boiled, someone rang the doorbell

Reality is often so ruthless, and Hu Jun is certainly not an ordinary person, but when it comes to accidents, no one knows when they will occur

Ah, this heat..." Lu Ling watched as Master Qu opened the door, and all the heat in the room dissipated.

Qu Zengmin stated that there used to be a pile of coal here, but there were always people jumping over the wall to steal it, regardless of whether this was a police station. Eventually, there was no choice but to replace it with wood

"Why don't we use electric heaters?" Lu Ling finally managed to start a fire and asked

Lu Ling felt a bit embarrassed: "This is quite difficult."

"Why are you being so careless?" Qu Zengmin asked, "Where are the gloves?"

"Good," Lu Ling nodded.

The police station does not have a law enforcement case handling system or computers, therefore it is unable to process cases. If there is indeed a case, it needs to be taken back to the police station for resolution. This location primarily deals with dispute resolution

In the past few days at the police station, Lu Ling has discovered a problem: the people at the police station are much more thoughtful than ordinary individuals. He can basically only perceive a superficial appearance and is completely unable to discern what these individuals are truly thinking and planning.

Oh, oh, oh, alright, Lu Ling found himself a bit clumsy, and then he prepared to go out to get the newspaper. As soon as he touched the doorknob, he instantly felt a bone-chilling cold. He immediately withdrew his hand, but it got stuck, and the skin on his fingertips nearly tore off.

"Don't be like this..." Qu Zengmin stopped Lu Ling: "Have you ever done this kind of work before?"

Lu Ling held a lighter to ignite the wood, but after several attempts, it still did not catch fire

Ah? Isn't this the line pulled by the power grid?" After asking, Lu Ling realized that it was equivalent to not asking at all, and finally nodded: "Let's use the stove, the stove is safer.

Thank you, Master Qu. I will stay here; in case any citizens come and ring the doorbell, I will be able to hear it. Lu Ling now understood the meaning; in general conversation, the last sentence is the most important.

Ah? Lu Ling was momentarily at a loss for how to respond, uncertain whether or not to go.

The police station does not have sufficient personnel, so it is not possible to arrange night shifts here. If there are cases nearby during the day, the police station will contact the on-duty officers here to respond. Residents in the vicinity can also come directly to the police service room to report incidents. This is essentially the situation.

Lu Ling observed that it is essential to leave sufficient gaps between the firewood and to ensure that air can enter from beneath the stove, as this is necessary to create air circulation

Perhaps Lu Ling himself and the library would not acknowledge it, but in reality, he is indeed a very intelligent person, especially due to some of his unique experiences. He has consistently excelled in psychology studies, ultimately securing the highest score in his grade for graduate school recommendation.

The phone is charged, and I have also brought a power bank. My work for the entire morning consists of boiling some snow water and tidying up a room of over 20 square meters. The room is not particularly hot, but it is no longer cold either. The only sound is the faint crackling of firewood burning in the stove. Looking out the window, everything is a pure white; there are not many other buildings outside the yard. In the vast expanse of white, the small house resembles a solitary boat, exuding an extraordinary sense of comfort.

Upon receiving the newspaper, Lu Ling ignited a fire there, while Qu Zengmin stood by watching, evidently intending to provide Lu Ling with an opportunity for practice

He had nothing much to do, so he started cleaning. This place is only occasionally cleaned by everyone, and basically no one uses a mop. The cement floor is covered with various stains, which made Lu Ling uncomfortable, so he wanted to tidy it up a bit. There is no water here, and the two bottles of water Lu Ling brought are certainly not enough for mopping the floor. Fortunately, there is a kettle here, and he can go out to dig up some snow

When an accident occurs, regardless of what kind of person you are, whether you are full of ambition or well-versed in history, it all amounts to zero

"Get some newspapers..." Qu Zengmin glanced around and said, "You go to the trunk of the car and bring out some newspapers. It's impossible to ignite the wood directly like that; it needs something to catch fire."