Hu Pingtao asked curiously: "What's wrong with Brother Zhang? What's wrong with him?"

"Lumbar disc herniation, and his old heart problem. Haven't you seen him carrying Suxiao Jiuxin Pills in his pocket at any time? His condition is getting worse day by day, ugh..." Wang Xiongjie shook his head and did not continue.

.

Hu Pingtao said: "If Brother Zhang retires, there will definitely be new players in the team. Brother Wang, you can ask for a few more spots from above."

Wang Xiongjie said with a wry smile: "I want to ask for more, but it also depends on the establishment! This is a carrot and a hole. There are only so many new people coming every year. People everywhere are complaining that the police force is insufficient. If they can take care of the grassroots, they can't take care of me here."

Besides, newcomers need to have an adaptation period and a running-in period. I won’t mention the distant ones, let’s talk about Zhang Yixuan! If I hadn’t arranged for him to be in the same group as you before, his ability and proficiency would not have improved so quickly.”

Hu Pingtao felt that he was being lifted up very high, and he waved his hand quickly: "Brother Wang, that's enough. Zhang Yixuan is very capable, and this has nothing to do with me."

"If you hadn't stimulated him, this kid's tail would have been raised to the sky." Wang Xiongjie snorted, changing his tone and admonishing: "You solved this case in three days, Xiaohu, you are so efficient, tsk tsk tsk tsk... I don't praise you either.

You, I really need people like you. Listen to Brother Wang and come to the Criminal Police Team. I will assume that you will be promoted to the grassroots level. You will be promoted to deputy section chief in one year and promoted directly to deputy captain."

Hu Pingtao was startled: "Brother Wang, don't do this."

"I did not violate any rules. This is a necessary procedure within the scope of the license." Wang Xiongjie's smile was full of temptation: "Vigorously promote young talents. This is a requirement from above. I followed the rules."

Hu Pingtao knew that he had made a bet with Lei Yue and Liao Qiu, and he begged repeatedly: "Brother Wang, please spare me! What I said about this matter really doesn't matter. If I agree to you, what will Liao Suo and Captain Lei do?"

Bian will definitely chop me up alive. Just treat me like a fart and let it go!"

Wang Xiongjie looked at him sadly like a wronged little daughter-in-law: "Xiaohu, are you really not going to help me?"

Hu Pingtao knew that this was a puddle of muddy water, so he earnestly advised: "Brother Wang, you want to be more open. Otherwise, you can call Liao Suo and Lei Dui, and you can discuss it, and I will obey the arrangement. As long as they

Agree, I have no objections."

…

After finally leaving Wang Xiongjie's office, Hu Pingtao returned to the Eryuan Road Police Station and briefly reported the case and investigation process to the director, Liao Qiu.

Instructor Chen Xinhong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he praised repeatedly: "Xiaohu, you are very powerful! You have solved major cases in such a short period of time. You are simply the living signature of our institute."

Liao Qiu also nodded frequently and said with a smile: "With Xiaohu's actions, our institute's rating this year has also gone up. Even if we don't rank first this year, we can at least get second place. When the bureau rewards us at the end of the year,

Everyone is happy, and it will have a very motivating effect on next year’s work.”

Hu Pingtao was a little embarrassed: "Director, you just said that. In fact, I didn't do anything."

Chen Xinhong said: "You can't say that. Just what Liao and I said doesn't count. Wang Xiongjie is a guy who has his eyes higher than his head. There are not many people who can admire and recognize him."

Liao Qiu looked at Hu Pingtao with admiration: "Xiaohu, keep up the good work and perform well. It will be the end of the year in a few months, and we will strive to be rated first by the time."

These words reminded Chen Xinhong: "By the way, for the case that was solved last time, the bureau gave you a third-class merit evaluation, Xiaohu, and the provincial government has approved it. Next Wednesday, you go to the bureau to receive the award. Here, this is the notice

.”

As he spoke, he opened the drawer, took out a document and handed it over.

Looking at the list of winners and the bright red seal on the last page of the document, Hu Pingtao smiled.

…

Light rain fell in drizzle, and the weather gradually became cooler.

The climate in the provincial capital is like this. When it rains, it becomes winter.

Hu Pingtao got up early, brushed his teeth and washed his face, wiped soap on both cheeks in front of the mirror, and carefully shaved his neck and face clean with a razor.

An electric shaver is much more convenient, but today is an important occasion, and he feels that there must be a sense of ritual from washing up, not as simple as usual.

He put on a brand new uniform and straightened his hat. He was very satisfied with his reflection in the mirror. He raised his right hand and imitated the cold look of Schwarzenegger, the protagonist of the movie "Terminator", who was riding a motorcycle, wearing sunglasses and holding a gun on the poster.

A standard action for self-entertainment, then he smiled, turned around and walked out of the room.

Su Xiaolin had been waiting in the ground parking lot of Peninsula Jinyuan early in her Peugeot. She was chewing gum and was sitting in the cab playing with her mobile phone to pass the time. She saw Hu Pingtao trotting over from a distance.

, couldn’t help but joked: “Hey, you are quite handsome today!”

Hu Pingtao sat in the passenger seat, lowered his head and fastened his seat belt, and said with a smile: "Today is my highlight moment. Wife, shouldn't you give me a kiss to encourage me?"

"Tch! Who is your wife!" Su Xiaolin said domineeringly: "Sit tight, I'm going to drive."

Even so, before starting the engine, she took advantage of Hu Pingtao's lack of attention, turned sideways, and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, leaving two beautiful red lip marks.

Hu Pingtao quickly covered his face, with an innocent expression that had been bullied by evil people, and shouted repeatedly: "You attacked me! You must be responsible for me!"

Su Xiaolin chewed gum, curled her lips at him, released the clutch, stepped on the accelerator, and drove away with a smile as bright as a silver bell.

…

Gudu Branch, conference room.

Hu Pingtao walked into the room under the guidance of the usher and sat down on the chair on the right.

Today is an important day to announce the annual awards.

The chairs in the middle of the front row of the rostrum belong to the leaders of the Municipal Bureau and the Provincial Department. As usual, they will show up last according to the time.

On both sides are the branch leaders, with Xiong Jie’s name card on the left.

Under the stage, there were hundreds of police officers, including Hu Pingtao.

This is an opportunity to communicate and get to know each other.

If you are lively, you will take out your mobile phone and add WeChat messages one by one along the seats.

The more conservative ones just sat on the chairs and kept a straight face.

Hu Pingtao arrived not too early. At this time, most people entered the venue and took their seats in order. A few minutes later, Ding Jian appeared at the door with two forensic doctors. He squinted his eyes and scanned the venue, smiling.

Hehehe walked towards Hu Pingtao.

"Xiaohu, you're here quite early!" He squeezed Hu Pingtao's shoulder with his chubby hands a few times, making a malicious joke out of habit: "Young and tender, it's best to use it for making honey-glazed barbecued pork."

Hu Pingtao is very familiar with Ding Jian and has long been immune to such jokes. He responded with a smile: "Brother Ding, didn't you say you wanted to eat large intestine sashimi last time?"

Ding Jian sniffed hard: "The owner of that shop doesn't know how to do business. The intestines were cooked overnight and are not tasty or chewy."

Hu Pingtao stretched out his hand and scratched his armpit: "I'll go to the hospital to get you a fresh one someday, Brother Ding. It's guaranteed to be crispy."

"Stop, stop playing!" Ding Jian laughed and jumped away. He was most afraid of this. He laughed when he was tickled: "You kid is not fun at all... Hahahaha, large intestine sashimi, you can't think of it."

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The two people laughing and joking made a lot of noise, but it was not yet time for the meeting and the leader didn't come in, so it didn't cause any harm. It was just that others were surprised when they saw it, especially those who knew Ding Jian, and it was even more incredible.

"Who is that person? I've never seen him before."

"Quite young, maybe a recent graduate of the police academy! But why can he hang out with a devil like Fatty Ding?"

"Large intestine sashimi... Hahahaha, Fatty Ding's taste is getting stronger and stronger."

"Today is the awards ceremony. That young man is just a trainee police officer. He doesn't even have a formal police rank. How can he come in?"

Gudu branch has a large area of ​​jurisdiction, so it is normal for the police officers not to know each other, especially Hu Pingtao is still a newcomer.

Others entered the conference room one after another.

Zhang Yixuan walked to the chair next to Hu Pingtao and sat down, glanced at him angrily, and said sourly: "I saw your girlfriend's car outside. You made such a big show, you actually have a family car

Pick-up and drop-off...you are deliberately irritating us bachelors!"

Hu Pingtao smiled and did not explain.

People who knew Zhang Yixuan were even more surprised when they saw this scene.

They all knew that Zhang Yixuan had an arrogant temperament. He usually only looked at the sky and pointed his nostrils at people when walking. They didn't expect that this cold and arrogant guy would take the initiative to talk to a strange young man who still wore a trainee police officer's epaulette. It was really incredible.

Wang Xiongjie swayed at the door of the venue, his eyes firmly fixed on Hu Pingtao, strode over, sat down in the empty seat next to him, and gave Hu Pingtao a gentle punch on the shoulder: "Xiaohu, wait a minute

After the meeting, it’s your turn to treat me!”

Hu Pingtao never thought about escaping this meal, so he quickly replied with a smile: "Yes, I will pay for the lunch meal, Brother Wang, you can tell me the place."

"It's not your turn at noon." Wang Xiongjie said with a smile: "The leader has arranged a dinner in the branch canteen at noon. Let's wait until evening. I have an appointment with Bureau Xiong and Liao Qiu. You should be mentally prepared for heavy bleeding."

Without waiting for Hu Pingtao to answer, Wang Xiongjie continued: "How are you thinking? Come to our criminal police team! I am short of people here."

As he said that, he raised his finger and pointed at Zhang Yixuan, who was sitting in the distance: "Old Zhang is going to retreat, and Xiao Zhang has to step up. But he alone is not enough. You can't do it without Xiao Hu in the criminal police team. I have already

I will report to the higher ups and after the New Year, I will promote you to the position of assistant captain, which will make it easier to carry out work."

Hu Pingtao smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Wang, please don't embarrass me. I can't help myself!"

This is an old topic.

But the people nearby were even more shocked when they heard it.

Not just anyone can join the criminal police team. They must be selected, especially those with strong abilities in criminal investigation.

Wang Xiongjie has been rated as an outstanding worker at the district and municipal levels for five consecutive years. Hard work and hard work are one aspect, and more importantly, his excellent work ability. After taking over the position of criminal police captain, the case detection rate was as high as 90%.

far exceeds the average stated above.

When a blind man touches an elephant, he discovers that the elephant is very strong and does not know how strong it is.

In the same way, people who are praised by outstanding people will naturally become better.

Although Wang Xiongjie usually likes to joke, not just anyone can catch his eye.
To be continued...