Chapter 54: A narrow victory
Zhao Lijun, deputy director of the City Public Security Bureau and political commissar of the Armed Police detachment, knocked on Zeng Qu anming's door. He stood six feet tall, his complexion a little pale, but his eyes were sharp and bright. As soon as he entered, he warmly shook Su Can's eldest uncle's hand.
"Commissar Jiang put you down for a commendation at yesterday's meeting. You've made quite a contribution this time, Xiao Luo!" Zeng Qu anming sat down and nodded at Zhao Lijun.
Zhao Lijun waved a hand. "Speaking of contributions, if you hadn't given me that lead, Zeng, if you hadn't been the first to notice something suspicious, how could our criminal investigation division have reached so far afield to verify things? When we contacted the authorities in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, they were pretty impatient when they heard our call! Later, they couldn't wait to stay in touch with us around the clock!"
Zeng Qu anming chuckled. "Now I hear they're not just sending their thanks-they're coming here to thank us in person. This is a perfect opportunity to build the image of our Xiahai City police!"
Listening nearby, Su Can began to reflect. This affair had brought his eldest uncle, Zeng Qu anming, a firm friend. From Deputy Director Zhao Lijun of the City Public Security Bureau's initial investigation to the eventual breakup of this cross-border fraud ring, the leads Zeng Qu anming had supplied had played an enormous role. Zhao Lijun had also heard a few stories about Zeng Qu anming, who was not particularly well liked within the government offices. Unlike the others, however, he felt considerable respect for him.
Zeng Qu anming's distinctive judgment, formidable professional competence, and now his penetrating insight had made Zhao Lijun, who had spent