"Going forward, the bureau will increase its funding for the Skynet department. The municipal government's finances are also being put in order."
After Long Jiu finished speaking, the conference room fell briefly silent, then erupted in warm applause.
"Quit your damn clapping!"
"Now, down to today's business. That Human Demon has shown up again. As long as he's not eliminated, Yong'an City will never know peace!"
"The previous special task force is disbanded. I'm reorganizing it from scratch."
With that, Long Jiu sternly scanned the conference table, then continued:
"I've decided to establish an entirely new joint task force to handle this."
"The technical team will be led by Wu Jia, deputy head of the Skynet department. The intelligence team will be led by Tian Hu, captain of the criminal investigation unit. Finally, Captain Liu Jinglong will continue to lead the operations team."
As soon as Long Jiu finished speaking, the three bureau officers he'd named immediately stood and answered.
"Yes, sir!"
Long Jiu concluded:
"Reassign personnel as quickly as possible. I want a proper team assembled within three days. I don't care what methods you use or how long it takes—you will catch that Human Demon.
"This is not only about keeping Yong'an City safe, but also about the dignity and honor of our Police Station. Is that clear?"
"Get moving!"
"Meeting adjourned!"
Late that night.
Meng Chuan had just finished practicing at Teacher Luo's home and returned in the car.
He had barely stepped through the front door and taken off his coat to hang it on the rack when he heard familiar footsteps outside.
Seeing his nephew, Meng Yongzhi spoke with a hint of weariness:
"Just got back from your master's?"
"Yes. You got home pretty late too, Uncle."
Meng Yongzhi sighed and sat down on the