Special Forces Medic-Chapter 850 - 823: Premeditated?

"Yan Juanjuan also disappeared last night. I haven't reported this to you yet, but it's already confirmed by Sharp Sword Team."

"Why didn't you say earlier?"

"Secretary Hua, you didn't give me any time!" Hua Muyun cast a frustrated look at Wu Mian, warning him to clarify the incident. "Ji Weihua and two others were killed in their room around one in the morning. The bodies were discovered during the half-hour shift change, while Yan Juanjuan's disappearance occurred at one-thirty. That means when the bodies were found, Yan Juanjuan was no longer in her room."

"What are you trying to say? Lao Wu, don't be cryptic."

"Sharp Sword Team is not just any ordinary police station; it's a crucial military zone." Wu Mian saw Hua Muyun's partly comprehending expression, thinking that if this young master got upset, he might end up being dispatched to Xinjiang. "What's critical is the half-hour timeline."

"Lao Wu, I think going to Xinjiang suits you perfectly."

"Secretary Hua, that's what I think too." Hearing Hua Muyun's unhurried comment, Wu Mian stuttered slightly. "Not to mention the deaths of those three, just with the disappearance of Yan Juanjuan while Young Master Xiao and Young Master Hua are around, do you think it's possible? So, I think she was deliberately allowed to leave."

"Nonsense!" Hua Muyun had already guessed this possibility but wanted confirmation from Wu Mian's mouth. "This is truly nonsensical."

"Secretary Hua, your phone is ringing!"

Hua Muyun answered the phone silently, and the caller seemed quite agitated. From his facial expression, Wu Mian also became tense. "Yes, okay, I got it."

"What's the matter, Secretary Hua?"

"Take people to the North District; Hua Qingyi is waiting for you there." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"You found Hua Qingyi? What about Young Master Xiao?"

Hua Muyun shook his head, furrowing his brows with worry. "Take more skilled personnel this time; it's finally the right opportunity for those two young masters."

"Are you saying they've found Fourth Master?"

"The specific situation wasn't mentioned over there. When you get to North District, look for Xu Ming; he should have news."

"Secretary Hua, considering the potential development of the situation, I'll allocate some personnel for your covert protection."

"No need, just keep some people around; they need you more. What do I have to fear as an old man?"

"Secretary Hua!"

"Enough, don't say more. Get going now!"

After safely escorting Hua Muyun to the City Committee Building, Wu Mian redeployed and arranged security in Yanjing, leaving a few skilled personnel around Hua Muyun before heading to the North District.

Xu Ming, sitting in an office slightly larger than the police station's, seemed somewhat uneasy, feeling awkward with his hands and feet, while Shuaishuai beside him didn't miss the chance to tease him. Along with Xu Ming, others were assigned to various departments, though they haven't been given official positions yet, things have improved significantly compared to before, and the knowledge they've gained has increased.

When Wu Mian entered the district police station, it was nearing closing time, but upon walking through the gates, he noticed something different, slowing his pace. The originally empty hall seemed crowded, and upon entering, the once exquisite reception desk was gone, replaced by temporary windows labeled with various civil cases categories; the former receptionists now seated at windows receiving reports, a change that made Wu Mian momentarily stunned. The district police station isn't a very tall building, not a large area either, with all workstations on the second floor. The hall was meant to showcase the police station's grandeur. To alter it so swiftly, this City Police Department director inevitably would receive plenty of complaints against this new director, and he looked forward to how this director would pacify those spoiled ones.

"Director Xu, where are you now?"

"Director Wu, hello, our director is in the office."

"What's going on here?" Wu Mian took a glance at the rudimentary windows and sternly asked.

"Ah, we don't know either. This morning Director Xu had us set up desks and chairs, saying starting today we're to accept civil cases. You see, anyone can come in, what if someone suspicious happens to intrude?"

"Oh, I see!" This was the first to start a complaint; while being assertive is good, wondering if this meticulous work would also meet expectation.

"Since it's your director's arrangement, surely he has his reasoning, just follow the directives." Wu Mian's words, no doubt, gave Xu Ming some backing, putting the shadow on the one intending to cause trouble for the new director.

"Shuaishuai, go check if anyone's come over from the city center." Xu Ming, growing anxious with waiting, paced back and forth in the room, having called but no one had arrived yet.

"Lao Xu, you're making me dizzy, the call was made less than three hours ago. From the city center to North District takes at least an hour even in smooth traffic. It's not like flying—relax a bit, will you?" Shuaishuai casually sat at the desk.

"How can I stay calm after receiving such a message?"

"The boss didn't say anything special, just asked us to be fine, make sure we're fine. What's the problem with that?"

"If he's fine, why ask us to be fine? Do you think he encountered something?" Xu Ming wandered around, finally deciding to shake Shuaishuai like a mischievous child.

"No, he's surely found what he's been looking for; that's why he mentioned not returning temporarily and asking us to contact the City Committee person, what's his name, Secretary Luo. Don't scare yourself, making my heart pound too."

"Seems like someone's at the door." Xu Ming faced the door, having gotten used to the open-style offices at North District police station, feeling more awkward with solid doors here, opted to replace it with glass doors instead.

"Really?" Shuaishuai turned, indeed shadow was visible on the frosted glass, so he went over and pulled open the door, finding Wu Mian standing outside. "Director Wu, Director Wu!"

"Poor vigilance." Wu Mian reprimanded as he walked in, having stood outside for some time. Only now realizing someone was at the door, such alertness needs honing. In case of an incident, the current police personnel's capability would surely be insufficient.

"Director Wu, how come you're here?" Xu Ming quickly came up to greet, feeling somewhat awkward facing a superior.

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