Chapter 4: Captain Li Ze
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The tone fell, and the atmosphere instantly quieted down.
All the officers' expressions changed suddenly.
Even Bai Xingyu widened his eyes in disbelief, staring at the unfamiliar yet familiar young man before him.
The feeling of familiarity struck him just moments ago, and now he understood why!
As for Fu Xiaojun, her pupils contracted, her mind went blank for a moment, and she couldn't react.
"Lea... Leader?"
Bai Xingyu stepped forward, unable to contain his surprise.
Li Ze turned his head, his face dark, "Xingyu, if you call me 'Leader' again during an investigation, I'll put you in the doghouse."
A "Xingyu" made Bai Xingyu shiver.
A familiar address.
A familiar tone.
This was their captain.
The captain who vanished for three years!
The captain who made all the criminals tremble in fear!
Police legend: Li Ze!
He suppressed his excitement and saluted, "Captain! Bai Xingyu reports to you!! Please instruct!!!"
His voice resonated throughout the area, displaying a respect that came from his heart, far surpassing that shown to Fu Xiaojun earlier.
The surrounding officers, upon witnessing Bai Xingyu's actions, regained their senses.
With Bai Xingyu's identification, despite the disparity in appearance, this couldn't be fabricated!
Immediately, everyone stood at attention.
"Captain Li!"
"Captain Li!"
"Welcome back, Captain Li!"
The resounding voices echoed around us.
Li Ze, feeling helpless, gestured for everyone to quiet down.
Seeing the officers from the gate also coming over, he spoke, "Maintain your positions!"
"Yes, Captain Li!"
Several officers, excited, immediately halted their steps, returning to their original positions.
In their hearts, Li Ze was akin to a deity.
There wasn't a single person in the entire East City Bureau who didn't respect him.
Even Liu Changlin, facing Li Ze's occasional arrogance, had mixed feelings of love and hatred and couldn't bring himself to reprimand him.
"Captain, what exactly happened?"
"Where have you been for three years?"
Bai Xingyu, still excited, couldn't help but ask.
After speaking, he noticed the handcuffs on Li Ze's wrist and abruptly turned, "Keys!!"
In the face of Fu Xiaojun, he was also less polite.
Arrest his own captain?
Wasn't this a big mistake?!
"No need."
Fu Xiaojun was about to take out the keys but heard Li Ze's words.
Click!
With a crisp sound, Li Ze somehow easily opened the handcuffs.
The fine needles at his fingertips glistened in the moonlight.
Fu Xiaojun was immediately surprised.
This was... too quick and casual!
A simple action allowed Fu Xiaojun a glimpse into Li Ze's abilities, only revealing the tip of the iceberg.
The remaining officers admired him, but they weren't surprised, as if they were accustomed to it.
For them, achieving such a feat was simply impossible.
After unlocking the handcuffs, Li Ze threw them to Bai Xingyu and then extended his hand to a nearby officer, saying, "Water, please."
Upon hearing this, the officer quickly handed a bottle of mineral water to Li Ze.
Not for drinking.
After receiving it, Li Ze used the water to cleanse his face.
Gradually, the unfamiliar visage disappeared.
In its place emerged a well-defined and handsome face.
Seeing this familiar face, Bai Xingyu took a deep breath, feeling the return of his vanished enthusiasm.
Since following Li Ze, Bai Xingyu only then understood what it meant to solve a case!
Neither he nor the other forensic investigators seemed to need to use their brains.
They just needed to... execute!
Those deductive threads, meticulous investigations, and incredible criminal profiling.
Every time, it left everyone in awe.
Who wouldn't want to follow such a person from the bottom of their hearts?
Fu Xiaojun watched Li Ze, who now seemed like a different person, and her heart stirred, as if she had guessed something.
Undercover?
Li Ze handed the bottle to the officer and glanced at Fu Xiaojun, asking, "When did you arrive?"
Upon being questioned, Fu Xiaojun immediately straightened her posture and said, "Reporting to Captain Li, three years ago!"
This posture showcased her well-proportioned figure.
Li Ze raised his hand to suppress her, smiling, "Relax, there aren't so many formalities here with me."
"Uh..."
Perhaps because of recent events, Fu Xiaojun felt a bit awkward.
"Yes, Captain Li."
Li Ze once again appraised Fu Xiaojun and praised him, "Not bad, promoted to deputy captain in three years."
"It seems that Old Liu values you a lot."
Fu Xiaojun said apologetically, "Thank you for Captain Li's praise, please criticize more."
Li Ze said, "No need for criticism, you'll gain more experience over time."
From his words, it seemed like this was their first meeting, leaving him somewhat dissatisfied.
Fu Xiaojun sighed inwardly, promising herself to pay more attention in the future.
Li Ze looked at Bai Xingyu and said, "Not bad, promoted to deputy captain in three years."
Bai Xingyu felt both awkward and honored, "Thank you for Captain Li's praise. I will work harder in the future."
Li Ze then looked at the young officer beside him, who seemed to be hesitating, and said, "Speak up."
The young officer hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Captain Li, I have long admired you. Can I take a photo with you?"
Li Ze chuckled and nodded, "Sure, but make it quick."
The young officer quickly took out his phone, and Li Ze stood next to him, posing for a photo.
Meanwhile, Bai Xingyu and Fu Xiaojun exchanged glances, both feeling a bit emotional.
The young officer excitedly thanked Li Ze, and Li Ze said, "Alright, get back to work. We still have a lot to do."
As the young officer left, Bai Xingyu asked, "Captain, how did you know about Lin Hao leaving the scene just now?"
Li Ze smiled mysteriously, "Just a deduction. Let's go, let's check the crime scene and see how long Lin Hao has been away. About half an hour, right?"
Behind him, Fu Xiaojun couldn't help but ask, "How did you know Lin Hao just left the scene?"
Bai Xingyu turned his head, looking at Fu Xiaojun with a smile that was not a smile.
The other officers held back their laughter, fully understanding Li Ze's abilities and finding it amusing.
They also felt a bit nostalgic, thinking of their past selves, much like Fu Xiaojun.
It was as if they had never seen the world.
Seeing the expressions of the others, Fu Xiaojun seemed to understand something, feeling even more embarrassed, and quickly closed her mouth.
Soon, the group returned to Unit 101 in Building 2.
The forensic investigators were busy at the crime scene.
When they saw Li Ze, they all froze.
"Captain?"
"Captain?!"
"Oh my god, it's the boss!!"
The loudest voice came from a very young man.
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