Chapter 5, A Miscalculation in Cleverness

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

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

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

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

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

Later on, no one asked anything in the intercom. One person was snoring in the back seat, two others were drooling while leaning against each other. Jianfan and Chenggang were already fast asleep in the front seat, holding their heads. Carrying out a mission was akin to sleeping in the wild. This is how the auxiliary police always are

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

... ...

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

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

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 escaped the blockade surrounding the provincial capital, and among them, two are of Ulong nationality. 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. 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?"

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

Only after taking up the post did I realize that my second 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 frequently collaborate with urban management and highway patrol officers to enforce the law against street vendors who are trying to make a living. 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 never cease—drunkenness, fights, quarrels between couples, disturbances caused by students, lost bicycles, and broken windows at home are all trivial issues. Even the loss of someone's cat or dog leads them to the police station to seek help! 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, which is truly not a job for humans!

Indeed! Jianfan, what should we do? Chenggang is uncertain.

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-era driver's license had indeed come in handy. The family owned a small Wuling vehicle for transporting vegetables, and 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.

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 developed a habit of associating people's appearances with ingredients like radishes, potatoes, and pig's head meat, reaching a level of near photographic memory. This is also a skill of being a chef. If you forget the names of some long-time customers at the restaurant, it can lead to significant embarrassment.

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..."

The auxiliary police, strictly speaking, are not considered police officers; they are merely patrol and assistance personnel temporarily hired due to insufficient manpower at various police stations, akin to contract workers. They come from a poor background and are often tasked with undesirable duties that require public exposure. Their salary is low, at 800 yuan per month, and it is often not paid on time. The only advantage is that being close to the source of power allows them to gain some benefits; despite lacking official police status and badge, they can still wear police uniforms and exert a semblance of authority. If they manage to stay for two years and seize an opportunity, they might obtain official police status, which would be remarkable, transforming them into individuals who enjoy state benefits.

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

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

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.

Team leader, what should we do

None of the five individuals had experienced such a situation before, and they exchanged looks of surprise and astonishment. 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

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

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

Several individuals, who were sprawled in various positions and snoring, were suddenly startled awake. The one in the back seat, named Hei Dan, rolled over onto the car. As a few of them opened their eyes, they saw Jian Fan grinning with a twinkle in his eyes.

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 portraits of the suspects: 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 unattractive, resembling dried old beef!

The auxiliary police and officers looked on, whispering among themselves. This was not the first time they had collaborated with the municipal bureau on case handling. 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 combat with knives and guns occurred, it was these undercover detectives who took the lead. As everyone observed the group of plainclothes detectives, there was indeed a sense of respect in their gazes.

... ...

You are the pig, you are the pig (group) leader! Cheng Gang rubbed his eyes, which caused the three behind him to burst into laughter.

Before seeing the person, I heard their voice, which was even more penetrating than the sound of a broken gong!

Beat him up

This analysis is very authoritative! The team members have all fallen silent. Usually, whenever there is an issue, Jianfan is the one who makes the decisions. Having attended university and lived in a big city, Jianfan's perspective is much broader than that of these immature youngsters, and at the very least, he won't act recklessly

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 either being assaulted or assaulting someone, it was always the case that a dead body would turn up somewhere, or that some leader in the department wanted to target someone and create trouble for them, inevitably dragging the auxiliary police into the mess. The last incident was when a corpse was pulled out of Wulong River; Jian Fan and a team spent an entire day waiting for the criminal police to arrive. Spending a day waiting was not a big deal, but the nightmares lasted for a month.

Understood!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh... Several figures darted out from behind the car...

Wow... a gunfight!?

Jian Fan thought to himself, Bai had to endure the whole night in this wilderness

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

The sound has increased by several decibels

After Jian Fan returned home and remained unemployed for a few 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 work at the police station, as his uncle put it, 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.

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, otherwise they would not have gathered everyone. Jian Fan quickly ran to the back of the line and joined the auxiliary police security team

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

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

As she approached Jianfan, her heart began to race. The person who sent her the note was actually a woman, with an oval face and a small garlic-shaped nose. Her features were strikingly handsome yet charmingly alluring. If she were not dressed in men's clothing and deliberately hiding her appearance under a straw hat, she would undoubtedly be considered a beauty

Are you inviting us to dinner!

Find the thorn | Stimulate, rely!

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.

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

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 based on their appearances: Steel Cannon, Landmine, Black Egg, and Charcoal Hammer

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

It is impossible; Wulongzhikou is an old road that hasn't been repaired in over a decade. Vehicles cannot possibly run on this road, 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 been deployed, 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.

Forty individuals in the office straightened their backs and stared intently at the instructor as they listened to the command.

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

Five individuals idly chatted as they stopped 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 pretended to exert authority and conducted a brief investigation, but it had nothing to do with the fugitive. After midnight, without receiving any orders to withdraw, the five of them became somewhat disoriented in their conversation, secretly cursing the station for not treating auxiliary police as human beings, yet they did not dare to leave their posts without permission.

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.

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

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 force.

Oh...! Today is a feast for the eyes, I get to see beautiful women one after another...! Jian Fan is dressed in a casual manner, her gaze not quite honest as it looks downward, wearing loose clothing, long pants, and sneakers, making it truly difficult to discern her figure, which is quite disappointing

The Criminal Investigation Brigade 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, distributing four points to the auxiliary police team. Jian Fan looked over the four checkpoints, selected one, and set off with a team of four, driving a small Chang'an police car.

The mischievous Jianfan laughed heartily, bending forward and backward.

This policewoman should not be underestimated. Her surname is Tai, and her given name is Shuixian. 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 a flower. She is a typical example of having no curves above and no contours below, resembling a garlic sprout! 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.

This policewoman truly qualifies as a flower, and cannot be compared 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 let down, it would cascade beautifully, adding to her charm! ... Wow, I wonder if she has a gun, holding it while casting a glance and smiling, oh no! ... A glance and a shot, that would be unstoppable! ... If she were to toss her long hair and fire two guns simultaneously, Jian Fan instantly thought of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, and looking at this policewoman, with her full lips and big eyes, exuding both allure and heroism, she indeed bears a resemblance to the character from the game! Wow, I wonder if she has a gun, holding it while casting a glance and smiling, oh no! ... A glance and a shot, that would be unstoppable! ... If she were to toss her long hair and fire two guns simultaneously, Jian Fan instantly thought of Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, and looking at this policewoman, with her full lips and big eyes, exuding both allure and heroism, she indeed bears a resemblance to the character from the game!

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

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

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 on one side and ridges on the other. 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 on one side and ridges on the other. 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.

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 favorable and harmonious situation. We cannot let a small group of bad elements 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 First Brigade on a special mission... Today, we are to cooperate with the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation First Brigade on a special mission! Everyone, do you have confidence?"

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

It broke! ... ... I must have slept so deeply that I definitely didn't hear the order to assemble!

Xiao Chenggang, who is two years younger than Jian Fan, has been navigating society for a few years and has become somewhat of a slick operator. He respects Jian Fan, who possesses both education and culinary skills. He then turned around and shouted, "Everyone 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 have five police batons. Do you think this is meant to intimidate small vendors?"

There is a lack of energy as Jianfan follows a group of auxiliary police, shouting weakly. Upon hearing this, he felt disheartened

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 while he was sleeping soundly. No wonder no one had inquired about the situation!

The off-road vehicle came rushing in, getting closer to the police car. Jian Fan's nervous hands trembled slightly, and he had already scolded himself countless times in his mind. He had come here for safety, yet unexpectedly encountered danger. Looking around, apart from Cheng Gang, the other three were relatively calm; the remaining three were squatting with their legs shaking, almost 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 and shouted: "Brothers, let's go..."

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

"Alright... take a short break, now Captain Qin will assign you tasks!" The instructor said, as three individuals had already walked out of the office. They were plainclothes officers, and the one leading them was remarkably imposing. Jian Fan estimated his height to be at least 1.9 meters, towering over the two shorter individuals behind him by more than a head.

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 sudden rev, and deliberately slammed on the brakes, causing the passengers to lurch backward and forward. He then shouted, "Wake up, we are going home. Let's have a unified statement: just say we have been on guard all night and are about to collapse from exhaustion! Maybe we can even get a day off! ... Wake up, no wonder the instructor says you all are a bunch of pigs, all you know is to eat and sleep!"