172: Smooth progress, Gao Ze's promotion level

Huangpu District Public Security Brigade.

Captain Fang Jingli quickly received a call from his team member.

"What did you say? Gao Ze appeared in Ms. Zhao's beauty salon?"

"Yes, Captain, Officer Gao calls Ms. Zhao 'Aunt Zhao,' and their relationship seems very close. He's a bit displeased with our inspection of the beauty salon and asked us to relay that he's at the beauty salon."

In an instant.

Fang Jingli's heart flared with anger.

What did Gao Ze mean? Just because he was at the beauty salon, they couldn't inspect it?

Was he that strong?

He was merely a Second-Class Police Superintendent, not yet at their level, and he thought a single sentence could scare him off?

Did he think their Public Security Brigade was made of mud?

Moreover, it was a fact that Ms. Zhao's beauty salon had a medical incident.

The more Fang Jingli thought about it, the more annoyed he became. Just as he was about to tell his team to intensify inspections in the afternoon, Criminal Police Captain Liu Wenzhong called his mobile phone.

Liu Wenzhong seemed to have a good relationship with Gao Ze, so Fang Jingli asked in an unfriendly tone, "Old Liu, what's up?"

"Old Fang, is your Public Security team inspecting a beauty salon on Cuihua Road?"

"Yes, what about it?" Fang Jingli gave a cold laugh and said, "Old Liu, you're not here to be Gao Ze's intercessor, are you? You want my Public Security Brigade to stop inspecting Ms. Zhao's beauty salon?"

"Old Fang, you've misunderstood. I'm not here as Gao Ze's intercessor, but to convey Brother Gao' invitation to you!"

Liu Wenzhong sensed Fang Jingli's cold tone and sighed, "Brother Gao believes there's a misunderstanding regarding the beauty salon matter and wants to invite you, Captain Li, Captain Feng, and Director Sun to lunch."

Fang Jingli: "???"

He thought Gao Ze wanted Liu Wenzhong to negotiate, using his influence to make him bow down with a high-handed attitude. He never expected Gao Ze to proactively invite them to a meal with a humble attitude.

And he even invited the other captains and Director Sun.

He had to attend this meal!

Firstly, since even his direct superior was attending, he had to go.

Secondly, although Gao Ze hadn't reached the level of captains like him and Liu Wenzhong, his abilities were outstanding, the gap was already small, and he was valued and appreciated by Director Zhao. It was only a matter of time before he surpassed them.

Now that Gao Ze had already lowered his stance and extended an invitation, if he still put on airs, he would completely offend him.

"So that's how it is. Then perhaps there really is a misunderstanding between us!"

"Where's the restaurant address?"

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"Officer Gao, then you still need to organize this meal today!"

"Tell me about the beauty salon's problem, and I'll solve it for you right then and there. It's not a big deal anyway."

At noon, the meal organized by Gao Ze successfully gathered the captains he wanted to invite. As he expected, there were no surprises, and the event proceeded smoothly.

Li Jiangtao was the most enthusiastic; in fact, a phone call could have resolved it.

Fang Jingli, the captain of the Public Security Brigade, and Feng Qing from the Market Supervision Department, were polite, nodding occasionally and participating in the conversation during the meal.

Director Sun Haiping of the Huangpu Sub-bureau didn't discuss anything about the beauty salon throughout the entire meal. He only talked about case-related issues with Gao Ze, and his eyes showed appreciation.

"Officer Xiao Gao, I never expected the kidnapping case you handled for Jinghai District to have such a shocking truth behind it, and so many past secrets."

"Officer Xiao Gao, your criminal investigation abilities are outstanding. If we encounter any difficult major cases in Huangpu District in the future, you must help us!"

"It's not about helping, but rather common discussion!"

"You're too kind, Officer Xiao Gao. Do you know what honor the Municipal Bureau will bestow upon you at the commendation conference this afternoon?"

Sun Haiping smiled lightly and said, "According to the information I've gathered, it's not a First-Class Merit!"

Ah!!!

Liu Wenzhong's wooden chopsticks suddenly snapped in his hand. Fang Jingli, Li Jiangtao, and the other officers at the meal all widened their eyes.

A First-Class Merit was already difficult to obtain.

Few among them had even received one.

But if the Municipal Bureau wasn't awarding Gao Ze a First-Class Merit, what honor would it be? Could it be.....

Above the First-Class Merit, there was also the title of Hero Model.

Second-Class Hero Model and First-Class Hero Model were titles awarded to those one-in-a-million heroes who fought valiantly, feared no sacrifice, and made significant contributions to the country and its people.

In his previous life, he had never received the title of Hero Model.

Gao Ze slightly held his breath, feeling a surge of warmth constantly flowing through him.

"Officer Xiao Gao, not only will there be honors, but your police rank and level will definitely be promoted as well. I estimate that after the commendation conference, you probably won't be much inferior to Captain Liu and the others."

Liu Wenzhong, Fang Jingli, and the others all fell silent, feeling that the dishes were bland and tasteless.

Although they could all guess that Gao Ze would definitely be promoted after the commendation conference and wouldn't be far behind them, hearing it with their own ears and looking at Gao Ze's young face, they still felt an almost unbearable envy.

"Thank you, Director Sun, for giving me a heads-up!"

A smile played on his lips, Gao Ze's joy was hard to conceal.

Solving so many cases, besides doing practical things for the citizens, was precisely for this moment.

"You'll know eventually. Remember to attend the commendation conference at the Municipal Bureau before 2 PM. Many leaders will be present, and the municipal TV station will be broadcasting it live."

"Let's end the meal here. I still have some matters to attend to."

The meal ended quickly, lasting only forty-odd minutes. There were no exquisite dishes, just ordinary ones. Here, the food wasn't the focus; the important thing was the networking outside of the meal.

"Brother Gao, your promotion speed is too fast. Could it be that by this afternoon, you'll already be at the division level?"

Liu Wenzhong patted Gao Ze's shoulder with an expression of amazement, then followed Sun Haiping, Fang Jingli, and the others out.

Outside the restaurant.

After Sun Haiping got into his car, he made a phone call, saying impatiently:

"Tell yourGirlfriend (close female friend) to conduct business honestly and be a decent person in the future. Don't think about crooked schemes!"

"I've already thoroughly reviewed Ms. Zhao's beauty salon. The doctor-patient relationship has been reconciled, fire safety is up to standard, and market pricing and services are reasonable and compliant.

Moreover, Gao Ze's demeanor and manners are impeccable; he knows how to conduct himself well. If you still dare to mess around, then you're going too far, and don't blame me for not warning you.

Also, Gao Ze will be promoted to 'division level' at the commendation conference.

He is Director Zhao's trusted subordinate, and to be promoted to division level at this age, you know what that means."