The sun, sifting through sparse clouds, bathed Anling's cityscape in a soft, golden glow, while a gentle breeze wafted through the Anling Police Station, rustling with a whispering sound.
"Comrade Lin Chuan, by providing us with this document, you have my gratitude on behalf of Anling Police!"
Inside the Criminal Police Brigade, Captain Hu Daqiang said energetically.
"It's the least I could do," Lin Chuan smiled.
Dressed in his police uniform, Captain Hu's face turned solemn, "However, Comrade Lin Chuan, this case involves transnational crime. Solely relying on Anling Police might not be enough to bring them down."
Lin Chuan nodded, "Indeed, the Morgan Group has entrenched itself across the globe and is a behemoth in the underworld. It is difficult to completely eradicate them in one fell swoop."
Captain Hu concurred deeply, adding, "The collusion between Huarun Company and the Morgan Group will likely involve overseas crimes. I need to report this to the higher-ups and work together with INTERPOL on the case."
Many countries participate in INTERPOL.
Domestic police forces also maintain contact with INTERPOL. For instance, the Han River Province police have close collaborations with INTERPOL in the south of the country, specifically dealing with domestic and international crimes.
"With INTERPOL's involvement, this case might get a bit easier."
Lin Chuan laughed, then quickly shifted the topic, "However, as of now, we've only investigated Huarun Company..."
"Comrade Lin Chuan, do you have any thoughts?" Captain Hu inquired.
Lin Chuan pursed his lips and chuckled, "The Morgan Group is based overseas and has begun operations in Han River. Currently, we've only uncovered Huarun Company. The rest of their minions have yet to surface."
As the captain of the Criminal Police Brigade, Captain Hu nodded.
Indeed, transnational crimes, especially the production and transportation of addictive drugs, involve a vast network of relationships and will probably require even more police resources for investigation.
Lin Chuan highlighted the difficulty of the investigation.
—The difficulty was immense!
"I will immediately report to Director Zhang and initiate an investigation!" Captain Hu decided resolutely and immediately phoned Zhang Biao.
Shen Qianqian was by Lin Chuan's side and chuckled, "Comrade Lin Chuan, the more I see, the more you seem like a natural-born detective."
"Oh?"
Lin Chuan raised an eyebrow.
The Little Landlady pursed her lips, puzzled, "Sister Qianqian, I don't see it at all?"
"Xinxin, you're not a detective, how could you see it?"
Shen Qianqian laughed.
The Little Landlady, Zhang Xinxin, grinned broadly, "Then how can you tell?"
Shen Qianqian glanced at Lin Chuan with a smile, "Well, you can't praise the chairman to his face."
"That's true," the Little Landlady blinked, brimming with amusement.
"Officer Shen, what kind of riddle are you and Xinxin playing at?" Lin Chuan quipped.
"I don't want you to get cocky," Shen Qianqian laughed.
As a member of the Criminal Police Brigade, she had made significant progress during this time.
Her perspective on issues had naturally changed as well.
In this case,
Lin Chuan not only triumphed over the Morgan Group but could be said to have 'gone behind enemy lines' alone, infiltrating the enemy's servers.
Before their self-destruction, he obtained what seemed like ordinary data, through which he traced the connection between the Morgan Group and the domestic Huarun Company, and from these clues, he inferred the extensive reach of the Morgan Group's operations in Han River.
There was not only a deep inquiry into details but also a control over the bigger picture.
Therefore, the more Shen Qianqian watched Lin Chuan, the more she felt he was perfectly suited to be a detective.
It would be a pity not to pursue such a career!
Lin Chuan, however, touched his nose and said self-deprecatingly, "I've been reduced to writing novels, what's there to be proud of?"
"Writing novels isn't so bad," Shen Qianqian laughed heartily.
The Little Landlady also nodded along, "That's right, Chairman, writing novels isn't bad at all."
"You're too good at consolation."
Lin Chuan teased.
Soon after, Captain Hu finished his call, "Comrade Lin Chuan, Director Zhang is taking this case very seriously; it's been reported to the provincial office. When we work with INTERPOL, we'll be able to drag out all of the Morgan Group's claws in Han River and ensure both your and Comrade Zhang Xinxin's safety."
Lin Chuan's brow rose, "Captain Hu, please convey my thanks to Director Zhang."
Zhang Biao's stance made it clear that he prioritized his and Xinxin's safety, and Lin Chuan could hear that.
Certainly, with Lin Chuan's current capabilities, he merited the protection of the Anling Police.
Ding dong ding dong—
Just then, the Little Landlady, Zhang Xinxin's phone, buzzed twice.
She pulled out her phone and read the text message.
—Xinxin, are you free tonight? I would like to meet you.
The text message was from Liu Meng.
Without much thought, the Little Landlady handed the message to Lin Chuan, "Chairman, Liu Meng has sent me a message."
Lin Chuan frowned and took a look at the message right away.
Afterward, he let Captain Hu and Shen Qianqian take a glance at the content.
Captain Hu's expression turned stern.
Shen Qianqian's brow furrowed slightly, speculating, "Xinxin, this message could very well be a setup for a trap."
Her guess seemed quite plausible.
If no one had discovered the secret dealings between Huarun Company and the Morgan Group, then to the outside world, this invitation would seem like a mother-daughter reunion.
However, receiving such an invite at this precise moment for a meeting in the evening, the group had to approach it with caution.
Captain Hu pondered for a moment: Officer Shen. Do you have any good strategies to deal with this?"
Shen Qianqian looked at Lin Chuan and asked, "Comrade Lin Chuan, presumably the Morgan Group and Huarun Company don't know that we've obtained their contact information, do they?"
Lin Chuan nodded, "In theory, they don't."
Upon receiving Lin Chuan's response, Shen Qianqian continued, "Since they're unaware, what could be the purpose of Liu Meng's invitation for Xinxin to meet this time?"

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