105: Chapter 105 The Theft Case Solved

"Yes, Secretary Li."

Director He Guodong stepped aside, ushering Qi Tongwei from behind him to the front. He had specifically chosen this moment to report, wanting to ensure this young and capable subordinate left a deep impression on Li Dakang.

Qi Tongwei stepped forward and raised his hand in a standard police salute: "Hello, Secretary Li. I am Qi Tongwei, a police officer from the Guantian Township Police Station."

The sunlight fell perfectly on the side of Qi Tongwei's face, outlining his firm profile.

His police uniform was ironed without a single wrinkle, his shoulder insignia glinted in the sunlight, and his entire being exuded the sharp spirit unique to a young man.

Only then did Li Dakang carefully size up Qi Tongwei. Seeing him trying hard to maintain his composure, even as his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, he found him to be quite sincere.

"Tongwei."

Director He Guodong interjected at the right moment: "Tell Secretary Li the details of the case."

"Yes, Director He."

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath, his chest visibly heaving.

He knew that every word he said right now could alter his future; this was not just a work report, but an opportunity to prove himself.

The air in the office seemed to have frozen.

Outside the window, a few sparrows chirped in the parasol tree, which only made the room feel even quieter.

Qi Tongwei could hear his own heartbeat—thump-thump, thump-thump—like a beating drum, loud and rapid.

He quietly steadied his breathing and opened his notebook.

Sunlight shone onto the pages, making the dense notes and case analysis diagrams exceptionally clear.

At this moment, Qi Tongwei suddenly regained the feeling of his police academy graduation defense. Nervous, yet brimming with fighting spirit.

"Hmm, go ahead."

Li Dakang nodded slightly, folded his hands on the desk, and looked at Qi Tongwei with focused eyes.

"Very well, Secretary Li..."

Qi Tongwei then recounted the entire process of solving the case with clear organization and rigorous logic.

From the initial detailed analysis of the case to gradually locking onto the suspect's movements, and finally the thrilling arrest, every detail was explained meticulously.

It turned out that Qi Tongwei had discovered a key clue while conducting investigations and interviews.

Shixi Village, the village where the first few villagers had their cattle stolen, had a villager whose relative was from Hengshan County in the neighboring Yuyang City.

This person had grown up in Shixi Village and was extremely familiar with the local terrain. On the afternoon the cattle went missing, some villagers had seen him near the village, and he had a prior record of theft.

Qi Tongwei immediately listed him as a major suspect.

After a period of meticulous investigation, it was discovered that this person was in close contact with several other men, and these individuals had recently started spending money extravagantly.

After further investigation and interrogation, the livestock theft case in Guantian Township was finally solved.

It turned out that these men had become envious of the Guantian Township villagers' livestock farming and, finding themselves short on cash, had given in to greed.

Because one of them was familiar with the situation in Guantian Township, they conspired to come and steal the livestock.

At first, they only dared to steal unguarded cattle. Seeing they weren't caught, their boldness grew, and they eventually progressed to breaking into homes late at night to steal.

Fortunately, "the net of justice is wide, but it lets nothing through," and the case was finally solved.

After hearing the report, Li Dakang leaned back in his chair, revealing a gratified smile.

He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, the fragrance of tea diffusing between his lips and teeth: "Tongwei, right? You handled this case beautifully! You deserve much of the credit."

Qi Tongwei scratched his head embarrassedly, his dark face flushing slightly: "Secretary Li, you flatter me. It's all part of my duty."

"If it weren't for the station providing a vehicle and the help from other comrades at the station, I couldn't have accomplished it alone."

Director He Guodong stood to the side, the corners of his mouth lifting involuntarily.

Watching the young man he had personally mentored, he felt wonderful inside, like an old farmer seeing a good crop grow in his own field.

Li Dakang nodded and said with a smile: "Director He, you've trained a fine soldier!"

Director He Guodong quickly waved his hand: "Secretary Li, I wouldn't dare take such credit."

"Tongwei was already good material to begin with—steady, hardworking, and quick-witted."

He patted Qi Tongwei's shoulder, his eyes full of pride: "You don't know, for this case, he didn't go home for half a month, squatting in the village every day to dig up clues."

Li Dakang looked at the simple, young police officer before him, and couldn't help but recall what he himself was like when he first started working in his past life.

His tone was gentle yet firm: "Young people should be like Tongwei—possess a drive to strive."

"The organization will not overlook any cadre who is willing and able to get things done."

Sunlight streamed through the window onto the three of them; a faint fragrance of tea drifted through the office, and a few crisp bird calls outside added a touch of vitality to the heartwarming scene.

Director He Guodong secretly glanced at the wall calendar and suddenly realized that Li Dakang was actually two years younger than Qi Tongwei, yet the composed demeanor of this young Township Party Committee Secretary made one unconsciously overlook his age.

Qi Tongwei felt a warmth in his chest, and his eyes even stung slightly.

He quietly clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms; this affirmation from Secretary Li was incredibly precious to him.

"Secretary Li..."

Qi Tongwei's voice trembled, and he quickly cleared his throat: "I am just an ordinary police officer; being able to solve this case was entirely due to the support of the brothers at the station."

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Director He Guodong beside him, who was currently winking at him.