LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 5 - Sign In or Not?
Chapter 5: Sign In or Not?
Receiving the assignment notice, Xiao Yu immediately reported to the Municipal Criminal Investigation Team.
Full name, Criminal Investigation Brigade!
In some places, it’s also called the Criminal Police Brigade, different names.
This is a permanent institution within the police system at the county level, responsible for local criminal investigations.
Except for people like Xiao Yu who were just assigned, everyone here is a criminal police officer!
This time, five trainee officers were assigned to the Criminal Investigation Team.
Trainee officers sound nice, but they’re actually just interns.
In his previous life, Xiao Yu remembered that when he first interned as a police officer, the daily tasks were either cleaning or serving tea and water, and occasionally following a ‘master’ to gain some experience.
Otherwise, it was making simple records for reporters.
If there was nothing to do, there were meetings to learn about “Crimes and Non-Crimes,” “This Crime and That Crime,” and other legal discussions.
When bored, he would read some case files…
Yes, this is the daily life of a trainee officer.
Want to handle cases?
Don’t be silly, you’re not an official police officer yet, similar to an auxiliary officer, without enforcement authority.
During the internship period, you might have a chance to participate, doing odd jobs and learning.
Of course, don’t underestimate a county-level investigation unit; there are sixty to seventy people here.
Among them, more than twenty are civilian staff, one team leader, one instructor (teacher), four deputy team leaders, and each group has a leader and members, forming a complete team.
Like Xiao Yu, these trainees will be assigned a ‘master’ in the team.
All are veteran detectives, and within two months, they can assess whether the trainee is capable.
After a year, those who prove themselves stay, and those who don’t… well, good luck!
Don’t think the police force lacks people, but if you’re not suited for it, it’s best to leave this profession, it’s for your own good…
Meeting some key leaders of the team.
After the team leader and the instructor talked, Xiao Yu was assigned to a veteran detective.
Guo Qiang, thirty-nine years old, second-level police inspector.
Don’t be fooled by the high rank, his position is ordinary, treated as a regular officer.
This is common in the police system.
Police rank is unrelated to the position, but promotions require certain ranks.
“Master, have a cigarette!”
Living two lives, Xiao Yu had a sweet mouth.
Calling him master immediately, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it over.
This wasn’t flattery, but social etiquette.
It’s the same wherever you work.
Look at those who don’t fit in, do they last long in one place?
Don’t say things like, “If this place doesn’t keep me, there are others that will,” such naive words.
After being beaten by society a few times, you’ll realize how foolish you were back then…
“Alright.”
Guo Qiang laughed, sizing up Xiao Yu, and accepted the cigarette with a smile.
At least eight out of ten police officers smoke, that’s no exaggeration.
Staying up late is routine, and overtime is normal.
With high work pressure, it’s hard to manage without smoking for a bit of relief.
“Hehe.”
Xiao Yu laughed, placing the cigarette box directly in Guo Qiang’s hand, “Master, take it, I don’t smoke.”
Guo Qiang squinted, not smoking but carrying cigarettes?
This kid has some skills.
Savvy about social etiquette, a smart one!
Everyone prefers smart trainees over greenhorns.
Smart means quick thinking, and solving cases is all about using your brain…
“Let’s go.”
Guo Qiang put the cigarettes in his pocket, happily waving his hand, “Master will take you to gain some experience.”
Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, following Guo Qiang…
On his first day, he took a small step in the team.
This small step might take other trainees a week, a month, or even several months to take…
When Guo Qiang drove Xiao Yu to a location.
As expected, it was exactly what Xiao Yu thought.
The crime scene!
In major cases, the crime scene is the most important component.
At this time, Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang were squatting in a warehouse.
Looking at the plaster lines on the ground, and several darkened bloodstains.
“The case happened four days ago.”
Guo Qiang’s expression was serious, “According to the site investigation, the cause of death was a blunt force trauma to the back of the head, resulting in a fractured skull…”
“The murder weapon was not found, suspected to be a large wrench, crowbar, or steel bar…”
“Since it’s a private small factory and this is a backup warehouse, although there’s surveillance, it wasn’t turned on.”
“The main suspects are the factory workers. However, after investigation, most of them had no time to commit the crime.”
“So far, only two suspects have been identified, both are women, and both are very short. Preliminary judgment and the fractured skull extent suggest that even though they are the main suspects, they don’t have the strength to do it, 90% it’s still likely an adult male…”
“The higher-ups gave us this case, with a deadline, to solve it in two weeks.”
At this point, Guo Qiang looked at the dazed Xiao Yu and grinned, “Scared?”
He thought Xiao Yu was dazed because he was scared by the murder case.
But actually, he wasn’t.
Xiao Yu was indeed dazed because the long-silent system spoke up.
【Ding, Police God Case Sign-In Activated.】
【The host can choose to sign in or refuse.】
【If refused, the next sign-in time will be a year later.】
【If signed in, the host must participate in solving the case and will be rewarded with system abilities.】
【If the host successfully solves the case, the host will be further rewarded with system skills.】
【If the host fails to solve the case, the system abilities granted to the host will be revoked.】
【Host, do you wish to sign in?】
Is that even a question?
Xiao Yu silently said in his mind: Sign in!
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