Capítulo 1425: Chapter 1349: An Arrow Piercing the Clouds
Jiang Yuan specifically requested a small office, sat inside, and waited for Wang Chuanxing to bring the list. He scanned it first, marked some symbols on the paper, and then picked up the phone.
Huang Qiangmin, worried, followed him inside. He knew better than anyone how difficult it was to ask for favors, having been pursued by many for years.
Huang Qiangmin was prepared to take over if Jiang Yuan’s phone call did not go smoothly.
At this moment, Jiang Yuan dialed the first number.
“Chief Yu, good morning.” Jiang Yuan’s first call was to Yu Wenshu, brigade chief of the Changyang City Criminal Police Detachment.
On the other end, Yu Wenshu’s laughter was as warm as hearing a panda from Sichuan on a business trip: “Hahaha, Jiang Yuan, good morning, good morning. Is there a problem?”
“There is a case, and I’d like to ask you to send someone to conduct an in-depth investigation.” Jiang Yuan emphasized the word “in-depth” slightly.
Yu Wenshu replied without hesitation, “No problem, have someone send over the details, and I’ll arrange someone to coordinate.”
“Alright, it’s a cold case, and Director Xu Taining might liaise with you later.” Jiang Yuan specially noted.
Upon hearing Xu Taining’s name, Yu Wenshu immediately perked up: “Is it a big case?”
“It’s a 15-year-old case, two deceased, one of whom was associated with the police.”
“Associated with the police?”
“Yes. It’s an old case from Ningtai County, with clues found in the Anwan area of Pingzhou.” Jiang Yuan briefly explained the case’s basics, not saying too much, as Yu Wenshu is the brigade chief of a provincial city’s criminal police detachment, and rarely handles direct cases anymore. Not wasting his time is the best respect.
“Now that you mention it, I recall, it’s Wei Zhenguo’s spouse, named… Li Huimin?” Yu Wenshu’s brain kicked into overdrive, immediately recalling details from old case files he had seen years ago, as if they were vivid in front of him.
“Yes, it’s her.” Jiang Yuan answered.
“I understand. Our Changyang City Criminal Police Detachment will fully support this case…” Yu Wenshu assured Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan spoke a few more words, hung up the phone, and looked at Huang Qiangmin.
Huang Qiangmin gave a thumbs-up. It had to be Jiang Yuan making the calls; he resolved the issue without any unexpected difficulties or additional costs, unlike if it were him, the approach would have been different.
Though it was also due to Yu Wenshu’s familiarity, for such a level of case, the degree of help and support differs. Normally, allowing criminal police from elsewhere to come and check the files themselves with one or two young officers accompanying them to inquire related personnel is already very accommodating.
Yu Wenshu didn’t even bother mentioning these; he treated it as his own case, which is the most earnest and substantial support.
“Next, call Director Gao Changjiang from the Guqi City Bureau.” Jiang Yuan looked at the list and directly instructed.
Wang Chuanxing obediently helped dial the number, waited for it to connect, and then handed it to Jiang Yuan.
Due to connections with police officer Gao Yuyan in the Cold Case Squad, Gao Changjiang and Jiang Yuan occasionally communicated through calls, consulting on technical issues.
After two buzz tones, Gao Changjiang’s voice came through: “Hahaha, Jiang Yuan, good morning, good morning…”
Jiang Yuan rubbed his ear, glanced at the list, and said: “Director Guo Peichao from the Chang Le City Bureau.”
Wang Chuanxing dialed again.
Soon, the familiar vibration came through the receiver: “Hahaha, Jiang Yuan, good morning, good morning…”
Ping Meng City Bureau…
Litang County Bureau…
Beijing Zhengguang Bureau…
Wherever Jiang Yuan called, he received almost the same responses, with each department’s enthusiasm seemingly personified through language.
The exception was when he called the Meiyang City Bureau, Director Zhang Dinghui answered somewhat apprehensively: “Director Jiang? Why aren’t you calling in the morning? Is something major happening?”
Jiang Yuan had to first reassure him: “No, it’s that we have a case here and would like your help.”
“Hahaha, no major problems, thank goodness…” Zhang Dinghui quickly got back on track.
After a round of calls, Jiang Yuan made another call to Pang Jidong and Zhan Kan, as it was the time for master to use manpower, naturally letting the apprentices go forward.
Listening to Jiang Yuan’s calls, Huang Qiangmin drank three glasses of water in succession.
Jiang Yuan finally finished calling the entire list, stood up to stretch, and asked: “Have you reached Director Xu?”
Employing Xu Taining cannot be done without reason, as this is an internal case of the Ningtai County Bureau, hence it was Huang Qiangmin who made the call.
Huang Qiangmin replied “Hmm,” “They can arrive tomorrow, but if needed, the first issues regarding assembly can be resolved through remote connections following the standard mode, they haven’t conceded to us.”
Jiang Yuan chuckled: “The filling doesn’t concern the folds.”
“I understand, that’s why I kept quiet. The point is these old folks haven’t shirked it. At least they showed some initiative.” Huang Qiangmin stretched as he spoke: “I even considered it, if all else fails, we have cars here unused, returning some of them isn’t impossible either…”
As he spoke, the phone on the table rang.
Huang Qiangmin paused, couldn’t help but pat his himself lightly: “Don’t mind what I said, I was just rambling…”
Jiang Yuan placed his hand on the receiver, waited for Huang Qiangmin to finish speaking, and then answered, “Hello…”
“Hahaha, is it Jiang Yuan? It’s me, Song Tiancheng.” The phone delivered bright laughter.
“Hello, Director Song.” Jiang Yuan then noticed, making a mouth shape to Huang Qiangmin: Ministry.
“Hello, hello.” Song Tiancheng, who had collaborated with Jiang Yuan multiple times, loudly said: “I heard you’re requesting reinforcements worldwide, what troubles have you encountered?”
“It’s a case with lacking clues…” Jiang Yuan thus explained Li Huimin’s case.
Listening, Song Tiancheng said “Hmm” and asked: “You’re calling city and county after city and county; when will you finalize this, why not come to me, is my old Song not useful?” Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on NoveI(F)ire.net
“No way. Considering you are busy daily, I couldn’t bear to disturb you.” At this moment, Jiang Yuan acted with emotional intelligence and added: “Also, we’re considering, if the perpetrator is frequently active, we just need to contact some cities and counties’ criminal police teams, find one or two clues, we could probably ascertain. If these cities and counties are unable to collaborate on cases, we might need to consider different solutions.”
“Yes, it must follow your case-solving method. Here’s the deal, what other cities and counties do you need assistance from? Write a list and text it to me; I’ll arrange it for you.”
“You’re calling one by one; I feel sorry listening to it. Enough, don’t be polite. That’s it.” Having said that, Song Tiancheng hung up, not giving Jiang Yuan the chance to refuse.
Jiang Yuan couldn’t help but look at Huang Qiangmin.
Instead, it was Liu Jinghui beside them, who said softly: “It’s a good thing, let’s wrap up some surrounding cities. I’ll make a list.”
“You’re quite straightforward, yet discussing with regions unfamiliar is difficult.” Although Huang Qiangmin grumbled, he still let Liu Jinghui do it.
Once the message was edited and sent out, the group discussed whether to wait a bit until Song Tiancheng finds time to make calls before contacting further.
While considering whether to go out for a meal, the phone suddenly rang.
“Hahaha, is it Director Jiang Yuan? I am Wang Kai from the Litang County Bureau; I received a call from Director Song…”