Chapter 05: A Clever Plan Goes Awry

"Alright... please take a moment. Captain Qin will assign you tasks now!" As the instructor spoke, three individuals had already walked out of the office. They were plainclothes officers, and the leader, a remarkably imposing figure, appeared to be at least 1.9 meters tall, towering over the two shorter individuals behind him by a head or more.

This sleep was so deep that it felt like the world was in darkness, and I slept until the sun and moon were shining. When Jian Fan opened his eyes, the sky was already bright. By chance, he glanced to the right, and the plug that powered the walkie-talkie had been knocked off by Cheng Gang's arm, which had been carelessly resting against it while he slept. No wonder no one had inquired about the situation!

Five individuals idly chatted after stopping the police car. This old road was practically useless; although it connected to a secondary national highway, it had been abandoned for a long time, with very few vehicles passing through. They were stationed here from 7 PM until midnight, and only a few agricultural vehicles had passed by. They conducted a show of authority in their collaboration, but it had nothing to do with the fugitive. After midnight, without receiving any orders to withdraw, the five became somewhat disoriented in their conversation, secretly cursing the station for not treating auxiliary officers as human beings, yet they dared not leave their posts without permission.

Before seeing the person, one hears their voice, which is even more penetrating than the sound of a broken gong!

First, everyone was given ... ... one portion each! The tall man said softly, and the two individuals behind him handed down a stack of papers.

It is impossible; Wulongzhikou is an old road that hasn't been repaired in over a decade. Vehicles cannot run on this road at all, and moreover, this road cannot exit the county area unless they intend to venture into the mountains to become wild boars! ... Today, the county's armed police have all come out, with hundreds of police and armed police blocking off several intersections around the county town, setting up dozens of roadblocks. The routes assigned to the auxiliary police are all the safest; as for Wulongzhikou, do you know why there is only this one checkpoint? Because the likelihood of criminals passing through here is virtually zero. " Jian Fan analyzed this carefully, with every detail fitting perfectly, leaving the remaining few with no choice but to concede.

Team leader, what should we do

Every hour, five individuals take turns mechanically reporting through the intercom: Everything is normal

There is a faint sound of shouting from a group of auxiliary police, and upon hearing this, one feels disheartened

Brother Gang, what should we do if the criminal is specifically coming here

The person sitting in the passenger seat is Xiao Chenggang, referred to as "Cannon" by Jian Fan. He has always been a problematic student and was not accepted by any high school. His family sent him to a martial arts school for two years, but after returning, he had nothing to do and ended up working in the auxiliary police team for a salary

As she approached Jianfan, her heart began to race. The person who had sent her the note was actually a woman, with an oval face and a small, garlic-shaped nose. Her features exuded both a striking charisma and an alluring charm. If she weren't dressed in men's clothing and deliberately hiding her appearance under a straw hat, she would undoubtedly be considered a beauty

Forty individuals in the office stood up straight, their backs aligned, and stared intently at the instructor as they listened to the command.

Find the thorn | Stimulate, rely!

Upon reaching the designated location, the sky gradually darkened, and the county town was no longer visible from Wulongzhikou, as the view was obstructed by the mountainous terrain. On either side of the road, there were hills and ridges; the season for harvesting wheat had passed, and the golden stubble fields had been planted with corn, which had already grown to half a person's height. As night fell, the area became particularly quiet, with squirrels, owls, and crickets chirping, presenting a typical rural scene. On either side of the road, there were hills and ridges; the season for harvesting wheat had passed, and the golden stubble fields had been planted with corn, which had already grown to half a person's height. As night fell, the area became particularly quiet, with squirrels, owls, and crickets chirping, presenting a typical rural scene.

Whoosh... several figures darted out from behind the car...

None of the five individuals had experienced such a situation before, and they exchanged surprised and bewildered glances. In the distance, they faintly heard the muffled sound of another gunshot...! ... mixed with the wailing of police sirens! A few of them panicked and gathered nervously in front of the dark seat, intently watching the scene outside the car window

"Speak louder, do you have confidence!" The instructor was very dissatisfied with this state of mind

Who the hell is so bold as to take on the criminal police

If this place encounters a situation without any backup, it would indeed be quite precarious

Several individuals, sprawled in various positions and snoring, were suddenly startled awake. The one in the back seat, named Heidan, tumbled onto the car. As a few of them opened their eyes, they saw Jian Fan grinning with a mischievous smile.

Only after taking up the post did I realize that my uncle's words indeed reflect profound insight. As an auxiliary police officer, one must deal with the police above, intimidate the common people below, and occasionally collaborate with urban management and highway patrols to crack down on street vendors. This is not even the difficult part; in a small county like Wulong, there are generally no major cases. However, during duty hours, trivial matters are incessant—drunkenness, fights, domestic disputes, student disturbances, bicycle thefts, and broken windows at home are all trivial issues. Even when someone’s cat or dog goes missing, they come to the police station to report it! If such matters are not handled well, one will be scolded, either by the residents of the jurisdiction or by the leaders at the station, making it truly thankless work!

The Chengguan Police Station is not far from the community, just a ten-minute walk away. The place where one goes to work and receive a salary is marked by the four large characters "People's Police" written on a white wall with a blue background. At 18:00, it is time for the daily shift change.

In an instant, a comparison was made between the impressions of these four individuals and the dishes I excel at, deepening the impressions. Those who have worked in restaurants are particularly perceptive when it comes to recognizing people. Jianfan has a habit of associating people's appearances with ingredients like carrots, potatoes, and pork head meat, reaching a level of memory that is nearly photographic. This is also a skill of being a chef. If you forget to address some of the restaurant's regular customers, it could lead to significant misunderstandings.

Oh...! Today is a feast for the eyes, as I get to see beautiful women one after another...! Jian Fan is dressed in a casual manner, with her gaze unashamedly directed downward. Wearing loose-fitting pants and sneakers, it is truly difficult to discern her figure, which is quite disappointing!

Later in the report, no one asked in the intercom. At https://m.hetushucom.com, one person was snoring in the back seat, while two others were drooling. Jian Fan and Cheng Gang were already fast asleep in the front seat, holding their heads. Carrying out a task is akin to sleeping in the wild; this is how the auxiliary police have always been.

... ...

Oh... Jian Fan, feeling a bit embarrassed, withdrew his gaze, unfolded the paper, and upon seeing it, he couldn't help but laugh. The paper depicted four oddly shaped heads, the suspects' portraits: one bald, one with long hair, two with short hair, one resembling a fat radish, two looking like peeled potatoes, and the last one with a face that was quite unappealing, resembling dried old beef!

"What do you understand? Secondary roads, national highways, and expressway intersections are always at risk of encountering criminals. If we take the rural roads, we will definitely be safe. We can park the car and take a nap, and head home tomorrow morning," said the driver, Jianfan, with impatience.

Xiao Chenggang, who is two years younger than Jian Fan, has been navigating society for a few years and has already become somewhat of a slick operator. He respects Jian Fan, who possesses both education and culinary skills. Chenggang then turned around and shouted, "We all listen to the team leader; the team leader has graduated from university. Do you think his brain is less capable than yours? We five together only amount to five police batons. Do you think this is meant to intimidate small vendors?"

There is a clear distinction between auxiliary police and regular police officers; the quality of their uniforms is vastly different. While the auxiliary police may still intimidate people when out in public, standing alongside regular officers, they appear as a group of unemployed individuals dressed in imitation police uniforms

Looking over here, the tall police officer said: "Comrades, the portraits you have in hand are of the suspects involved in the robbery of the Kimberly jewelry store in Dayuan City four days ago. One of the five robbery suspects has already been captured, and the four individuals in the portraits are still at large. According to the information we have, these four individuals have already escaped the perimeter of the provincial city. Among them, two are of Ulong nationality, and they are likely to cross the province via the national highway or secondary roads through Ulong County... Your task is to set up checkpoints at designated intersections and wait for the rabbits to come to you... I want to emphasize one point: all four suspects are armed. In the Dayuan jewelry store robbery case, two people have already been injured. If you spot a suspect or encounter an emergency situation, report it immediately to the county public security bureau command center and do not take independent action... Do you understand?"

Understood!

This policewoman truly stands out like a flower, incomparable to the pretentious daffodil instructor! ... Jian Fan noticed a small red mole on the policewoman's right brow bone, her long hair tucked into her hat, but Jian Fan had no doubt that if it were let down, it would flow gracefully, adding a unique charm! ... Wow, I wonder if she has a gun; holding a gun and casting a glance with a smile, oh no! ... A glance and a shot, that would be unstoppable! ... If she were to toss her hair and fire two guns simultaneously, Jian Fan instantly thought of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. Looking at this policewoman, with her full lips and big eyes, exuding both allure and heroism, she really does resemble the character from the game!

You are the one from hetushu.com, you are the group leader of pigs! Cheng Gang rubbed his eyes, causing the three behind him to burst into laughter.

Jian Fan thought to himself, having spent the entire night in this wilderness.

Looking at the teammates around and behind her, snoring, with their legs crossed, heads tilted, and bottoms sticking out, Jian Fan smiled, a mischievous thought coming to her mind

As expected, Instructor Tai shifted his tone, and the pre-war mobilization began: "Comrades, everyone has performed well during this period, but we must continue to work hard and maintain a vigilance of one hundred and twenty percent. We must remain on high alert and ensure that we do not allow illegal activities to undermine the harmonious situation we have achieved. We cannot let a small group of troublemakers disrupt the good security environment. Our unit has been recognized as an excellent unit for comprehensive governance for six consecutive years, and we absolutely cannot let this honor slip from our hands... Today, we are to cooperate with the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation Team One on a special mission... Today, we are to cooperate with the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation Team One on a special mission! Everyone, do you have confidence?"

The salary is low, the reputation is poor, and the responsibilities are considerable, which leads to a high turnover rate in the auxiliary police force, with personnel changes occurring every three to five months. Fortunately, Jian Fan has been perceptive enough to avoid many troublesome situations, managing to scrape by for half a year. However, even so, Jian Fan still feels uneasy every day at work. There is a genuine fear of inadvertently getting involved in some scandal and being dismissed; it is not the job loss that is feared, but the loss of face.

Five individuals jumped out of the vehicle, facing the direction of the approaching off-road vehicle, and all took cover behind the police car

The mischievous Jianfan laughed heartily, bending forward and backward.

Upon entering the main gate, Jian Fan was surprised to find that the security auxiliary police and officers were all present today, indicating that there was likely an emergency situation, as they would not have gathered everyone otherwise. Jian Fan quickly ran to the back of the line and joined the auxiliary police security team

Alright ... ... ready to set off ... ...

Team leader, why did you choose the farthest place? Wulongzhikou is still over ten kilometers away from the city

A group of auxiliary police shouted weakly, cursing in frustration. They were not cursing the suspects, but rather the criminal investigation team, complaining about being given work to do, saying that tonight they would not be able to return.

Beat him up

The Criminal Investigation Team has assigned tasks and departed! Instructor Tai spread out the map and pointed to the nine checkpoint locations within the jurisdiction of the Chengguan Police Station, allocating four points to the auxiliary police team. Jian Fan examined the four checkpoints, selected one, and set off with a team of four in a small Chang'an police car.

The female police officer seemed to have noticed that Jian Fan's gaze was not honest. With a casual flick of her hand, she swept a stack of papers across Jian Fan's head, startling him. When he looked up, he saw the female officer smiling as she pointed at the items in her hand, lightly scolding, "Pay attention to the suspect, not me!"

Go to hell

Drinking, fighting, causing trouble, and teasing respectable young women is more acceptable. Following the local police to check karaoke bars and catch hostesses is something people are willing to do. However, going on missions with the criminal investigation team is both dangerous and unprofitable, and only a fool would be willing to do that

This analysis is very authoritative! The team members have all fallen silent. Usually, they consult Jianfan for advice on any matter. Jianfan, who has attended university and lived in a big city, has a much broader perspective than these half-grown youngsters, and at the very least, will not act recklessly

The gunshot just now was the ringtone of Jian Fan's mobile phone, amplified through the loudspeaker, creating a deafening sound in the carriage

The off-road vehicle came racing towards them, getting closer to the police car. Jian Fan's hands trembled slightly from nervousness, having scolded himself countless times in his mind. He had come here for safety, yet unexpectedly found himself face to face with danger. Looking around, apart from Cheng Gang, the other three were relatively calm; the remaining three were squatting with their legs shaking, nearly wetting their pants, all eyes turned towards him. Jian Fan had no time to think carefully. The sound of the approaching vehicle grew clearer in his ears. He waved his hand and slapped Cheng Gang on the head, gritting his teeth as he shouted, "Brothers, let's go..."

A group of five individuals is known as the Iron Gang, and they have generally not encountered any major issues. Among the four subordinates, each one is darker than the last. On his first day in the team, Jian Fan casually gave them nicknames: Steel Cannon, Landmine, Black Egg, and Charcoal Hammer

It broke down! ... ... I must have slept so soundly that I didn't even hear the order to regroup!

After Jian Fan returned home and remained unemployed for several months, not only were his parents worried, but even his uncle, who was the director of the local police station, was alerted. He simply arranged for Jian Fan to take up a position at the police station. According to his uncle, this was also a good opportunity to familiarize himself with society and gain practical experience. In today's society, the two most capable jobs are city management and auxiliary police. If one can excel in these two positions, nothing else would be a problem.

Jianfan made a decision in an instant, reversing the car to block the road, and quietly shouted: "Get out of the car..."

In the blink of an eye, a short distance of less than one kilometer revealed the silhouette of a vehicle; a police car was closely pursuing an SUV. The gunfire that had just occurred was undoubtedly between the two vehicles

Are you inviting us to dinner!

Jianfan chuckled as he observed the successful outcome of the prank. He dodged the police cap that was thrown at him, started the car with a grunt, and deliberately slammed on the brakes as he released the clutch. The car lurched forward, causing the passengers to lurch backward and forward. He then shouted, "Wake up, we’re home. Let’s have a unified statement: just say we’ve been on guard all night and are about to drop dead from exhaustion! Maybe we’ll even get a day off... Wake up, no wonder the instructor says you’re a bunch of pigs, all you do is sleep and eat!"

The auxiliary police and officers looked on, whispering among themselves. This was not the first time they had collaborated with the municipal bureau on a case. In fact, the investigation and collection of clues for major cases were primarily carried out by grassroots police stations. However, when it came to the frontline, where real confrontations occurred, it was these undercover detectives who took the lead. As everyone observed the group of plainclothes detectives, there was a sense of respect in their gazes.

Several people stared, their blood boiling, so intensely that their hands and feet were slightly convulsing

The auxiliary police, strictly speaking, are not considered police officers. They are temporary patrol and investigation personnel hired due to insufficient manpower at various police stations, similar to contract workers. They often come from unfavorable backgrounds and are tasked with undesirable duties; their salaries are low, around 800 per month, and they are often not paid on time. The only advantage is that being close to the source allows them to gain some benefits. Although they lack official police status and badge numbers, they can still wear police uniforms and exert a semblance of authority. If they manage to stay for two years, they might seize an opportunity to obtain official police status, transforming into full-fledged officers, which would be quite remarkable, as they would then become government employees with significant power.

Just starting out, a few muffled gunshots rang out clearly, startling several people. Jian Fan, feeling tense, slammed on the brakes, making another sudden stop

The more battles one fights, the better one understands the weight of things; in this regard, Cheng Gang has the authority to speak.

... ...

There is a sound that has increased by several decibels

Bang bang bang bang ... ... Several piercing gunshots echoed. ... ... A harsh voice came from the loudspeaker in the car: "Brothers, wake up quickly, the criminals are coming ... ... "

Indeed! Jianfan, what should we do? Chenggang is uncertain about the decision

The sound of gunfire is not fake! As soon as it stopped, there was another bang, and it became even clearer.

Leaving the city, descending onto a secondary road, and then onto a rural road, the bumpy dirt path was quite uncomfortable. The driver was Jian Fan, whose university-issued driver's license was indeed useful. The family owned a small Wuling vehicle for transporting vegetables, while the unit had this small police car. It was still reassuring for the instructor to have Jian Fan at the wheel, as one could say he was quite an experienced driver.

Wow... a gunfight!?

The speaker is Heidan, a medium-sized individual with a solid build. Sitting next to him in the back seat are Tanchui and Dilei, each darker than the other! Jianfan has also given them four distinctive nicknames based on this characteristic

This policewoman should not be underestimated. Her surname is Tai, and her given name is Shui Xian. She serves as an instructor at the station, holding a position just below that of the station chief. Although her name means "narcissus," her appearance and figure are quite far from that of the flower. She is a typical example of having no curves above and no contours below, resembling garlic sprouts! Moreover, she is quite well-dressed and has a sharp tongue, making her the most feared among a group of auxiliary police officers who are neither fully police nor fully civilian.

As the crowd whispered among themselves, a female police officer in her forties walked out of the office, calling out as she approached, "Comrades, today is a special situation that requires everyone to return. Stay alert, and don't look like you've just suffered a defeat! Stand at attention..."

Jian Fan's heart was pounding, wondering if this... this was going to lead everyone to engage in some illicit activities again. Whenever there was a demolition, a petition, or an incident involving the urban management officers being assaulted or assaulting someone, it was always the same: either a dead body was fished out somewhere, or a leader in the department wanted to target someone and create trouble for them, inevitably dragging the auxiliary police into the mess. The last incident involved a body being retrieved from Wulong River; Jian Fan and a team spent an entire day waiting for the criminal investigation team to arrive. While waiting for a day was not a big deal, the nightmares that followed lasted for a month.

Several individuals glared angrily, and three police caps flew directly towards Jian Fan, who was disturbed from his sleep and was quite displeased. Each person hurled a curse at Jian Fan.