Old Jiang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Hongde
Alias(es)	Old Jiang (老姜); Teacher Jiang
Gender	Male
Age	55 25 26
Affiliation	West City Police Station; Hongqiao Community
Occupation/Role	First-class Police Superintendent; community police officer and Tong Haojing's mentor 25
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 25

Background / History

Before becoming Hongqiao Community's police officer, Jiang Hongde worked in public security, criminal investigation, and traffic policing. He was reassigned to community work because of his age, giving him extensive familiarity with West City's people, alleys, and recurring problems. 25

A dispute with Station Director Tang Changan several years earlier was followed by an outwardly close but privately strained relationship. Jiang's then-wife also caused scenes at the station before their divorce; her work managing West City Hotel remained a source of conflict between them. 25 26 39 42

When Tong Haojing joins West City Police Station, Tang assigns him to shadow Jiang in Hongqiao Community. Jiang initially views Tong's one-month population-familiarization assignment as unrealistically difficult, but becomes his practical instructor in the community's terrain, residents, and risks. 25 26

Appearance

Jiang is a short, round-faced man whose age and physical limitations contrast with Tong Haojing's athleticism. 25 27

• About 1.6 meters tall. 26
• Round face. 25
• Often becomes winded after exertion, including while pursuing gamblers. 27

Personality

Old Jiang is cautious, worldly-wise, and inclined toward avoiding unnecessary danger. He describes himself as someone who does not strive for advancement, urging Tong to act within his abilities, speak carefully, and avoid becoming an obvious target. 26

His caution sometimes clashes with Tong Haojing's uncompromising sense of justice. Jiang considers dispersing offenders and preserving safety a meaningful result even when no arrest is made, while Tong remains dissatisfied with unresolved wrongdoing. 29

Despite his pragmatism, Jiang is protective of Tong and takes pride in his apprentice's successes. He worries when Tong acts alone, intervenes during dangerous situations, and later helps secure reimbursement for Tong's work equipment. 27 36 41

Abilities & Skills

Community Intelligence and Local Knowledge

Old Jiang uses long experience in Hongqiao to recognize trouble signs and guide fieldwork.

• Identifies the reappearance of local thugs as a possible sign that a gambling den has reopened. 29
• Explains Hu Pan's background and connections to Tong Haojing. 29
• Organizes public outreach in Hongqiao Plaza on organized crime, drug prevention, and fraud. 33
• Knows the area's complex terrain, though Tong's systematic household-survey work eventually proves more detailed and efficient. 36

Field Response

Jiang remains capable of acting decisively when a situation becomes violent.

• Draws his service pistol and orders gamblers to stop their assault on Tong Haojing, causing the group to disperse. 27
• Pursues fleeing suspects when able, though he is physically unable to sustain a long chase. 27
• Helps apprehend the armed drug dealer Agen as he attempts to escape across a neighboring balcony. 36

Mentorship and De-escalation

Jiang teaches Tong Haojing how to operate cautiously in a difficult jurisdiction.

• Requires Tong to call him before going out at night, a rule also backed by Director Tang. 30
• Advises Tong to learn the community on foot rather than relying solely on a motorcycle. 29
• Encourages Tong to prioritize harmony and long-term community work when Hu Pan comes to apologize. 27
• Mediates disputes between Tong, Officers Lan and Lu Tong during the debate over Cuntoucao's rehabilitation. 34 35

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Service pistol — drawn to break up the gambling-den assault on Tong Haojing. 27
• Mobile phone — used for coordination with Tong and other officers. 30 45

Relationships

• Tong Haojing — Mentor and apprentice. Jiang trains Tong in Hongqiao policing, warns him about danger, and is simultaneously proud of and threatened by Tong's rapid progress. 25 26 36 41
• Tang Changan — Station director and longtime colleague. Their relationship appears close publicly but is complicated by private disputes and mutual leverage. 25 39 41
• Sister Xue — Estranged ex-wife who manages West City Hotel; their conflicts over her work and continued contact remain unresolved. 26 42
• Officer Lan — Colleague at West City Police Station who joins operations with Jiang and Tong. 31 41
• Lu Tong — Colleague who works alongside Jiang during arrests and gambling raids. 31 41

Story Role / Major Arcs

Training Tong Haojing

Jiang becomes Tong Haojing's assigned mentor after Tong is posted to West City Police Station. He introduces Tong to Hongqiao's difficult environment and attempts to temper the young officer's impulsiveness with caution and local experience. 25 26

Gambling-Den Assault

While Tong investigates a gambling den alone, Hu Pan's group attacks him. Jiang arrives, draws his pistol, and disperses the gamblers; afterward, he helps steer Tong toward accepting Hu Pan's apology rather than escalating the confrontation. 27

Hongqiao Investigations

Jiang accompanies Tong through Hongqiao, shares intelligence on local criminals, and supervises community work concerning gambling, drug use, fraud, and public safety. Their contrasting approaches—Jiang's restraint and Tong's persistence—become increasingly apparent. 29 33

Arrest of Agen

When an anti-drug operation requires detailed knowledge of Fourth Brother's complex residence, Tong's survey materials provide the needed layout. Jiang and Tong then jointly capture Agen during his attempted escape; a loaded pistol is found on the suspect. 36

West City Hotel Conflict

Jiang repeatedly warns Tong against entering Hongdu Entertainment City or West City Hotel without informing him. Tong's investigation eventually brings him into contact with Sister Xue, revealing the personal connection between Jiang and the hotel. 41 42

Notable Quotes

“You must do what you can, don't aim too high, and speak cautiously to everyone.” — Old Jiang 26

“If you need to go to Hongdu, you must tell me, Old Jiang. Otherwise, I won't be responsible for anything that happens.” 41