176: Big news that shocked the whole city

“Shen Team sacrificed!”

Gao Ze's gaze instantly sharpened into a cold glint, a surge of hot blood coursing through his body, threatening to boil and explode, but it quickly transformed into a chill that nearly froze him.

There were many things he wanted to say, but he couldn't.

He finally understood why Director Zhao and other high-ranking leaders had such grim expressions and were so enraged.

Shen Gang had chosen to lead a team to Su City to investigate the source of the firearms used by the Xingsheng Bank robbers after the Xingsheng Bank robbery incident.

The Xingsheng Bank robbery was a sensational, high-profile robbery that topped the trending searches, and the entire incident, along with its aftermath, was closely followed by the citizens of Donghai City.

On the leadership level, Donghai City placed great importance on the Xingsheng Bank robbery.

Because as a super-first-tier city, Donghai, facing such a major urban crisis, had to understand the causes and effects, eliminate all safety hazards, and demonstrate the city's security work.

Under these circumstances.

Shen Gang carried the hopes of many citizens and leaders as he went to Su City to investigate the follow-up.

But now he had sacrificed his life.

“How did Shen Team sacrifice himself, and why?”

Waves of sadness surged through his heart, making Gao Ze feel incredibly heavy.

He and Shen Gang could be considered friends; they were both in the Shanghai Bureau, and when he first emerged, Shen Gang was the first Criminal Investigation Brigade leader to appreciate and value him.

Many criminal police officers didn't trust him, but he chose to fully support him.

They had also jointly investigated and handled murder cases, like Mu Yu Rou's Case. If it weren't for Shen Gang helping him deal with the resistance to solving the case, it would have been much harder for him to reveal the truth of Mu Yu Rou's Case.

His personal safety might even have been at risk.

It was Shen Gang who protected him.

And when arresting the billionaire Zheng Jiasheng, it was Shen Gang who gave him the honor of the arrest, even though his rank was higher.

Later, he was very angry because he repeatedly refused Shen Gang and did not join the Criminal Investigation Brigade.

But their relationship did not break down; besides a few teasing remarks, Shen Gang still treated him very well, appreciating and valuing him, and always discussing case issues with him.

Now, he had sacrificed his life.

Director Zhao took a breath and said, “The Su City Police found Shen Gang’s body in the suburbs this afternoon. He had been shot three times: once in the forehead and twice in the torso.”

“The Su City Police’s explanation for Shen Gang’s death and murder is that Shen Gang was investigating multiple cases in another city and it’s still unclear which incident it’s related to. They are currently intensifying their investigation!”

“Multiple cases?”

Gao Ze's pupils contracted, and he asked, “Didn’t Captain Shen Gang go to Su City to investigate the source of Liu Kangmei, the leader of the Xingsheng Bank robbers, who was from the Seven Stars Real Estate Company in Su City?

Besides investigating this Seven Stars Real Estate Company, was Shen Team also investigating other cases?”

“Yes!”

Director Zhao nodded and said, “After Director Zhao went to Su City to investigate, he would report to me periodically.

He mentioned to me that the waters in Su City are very deep; not only is the Seven Stars Real Estate Company problematic, but there are also other people and incidents that are strange. He also found other incidents that might be connected, and only by linking them together can the whole story be understood.”

The waters are very deep!

Which city isn't as deep as the ocean?

Investigating in another city is inherently difficult, yet Shen Gang still chose to go without hesitation.

“Director Zhao, what will the Municipal Bureau do about Shen Team’s death?”

“The forces behind the Xingsheng Bank robbery must be dismantled, and all threats to Donghai City’s security work must be eliminated.

At the same time, Shen Gang's death must also be thoroughly investigated; a hero's blood cannot be shed in vain. Anyone who dares to kill, and especially to kill a hero of our police force, we will make them pay the price.

Otherwise, we would be letting down our entire Donghai City Police force and its citizens!”

Director Zhao stated emphatically, “Therefore, our Municipal Bureau will dispatch personnel to lead another investigation to Su City.”

“Who will lead the team?”

Gao Ze didn't hesitate and stepped forward, saying, “Director Zhao, can I lead the team to Su City to investigate all the cases?”

He had to go to Su City because his father-in-law held a position there, he knew his wife Li Qingyan's childhood trauma, and he had to deal with his enemy, Zhou Xianlong.

Now, there was another significant reason to go.

He wanted to find out the cause of Shen Gang's death and make those people pay the price.

“You want to apply to go, what’s your reason?”

“The Xingsheng Bank robbery was handled and resolved by me; I am deeply involved in this case!”

Gao Ze said word by word, “Shen Team was very kind to me, he was the first person to appreciate and value me, and he helped me a lot in many cases, including Mu Yu Rou’s. Now that he is dead, I want to avenge him, I want to find out the whole truth!”

Knowing how to repay kindness is a quality worth cultivating.

Director Zhao secretly nodded in his heart, looked at Gao Ze, and said, “Su City is very dangerous. You’ve just been promoted, so you’re not suitable to handle such a complex case with intricate backgrounds.”

“It is dangerous, but that’s not a reason for me to avoid it!”

Gao Ze insisted, “Director Zhao, didn’t you say in your evaluation of Wei Haoran earlier that one should be brave enough to charge, brave enough to act, brave enough to take responsibility, and fearless? Now is the time for me to take responsibility.”

The feeling of a boomerang hitting himself, it really hurt. Director Zhao: “.......”

“Okay, you can apply to go to Su City for investigation, but I cannot make the decision!”

“Shen Gang’s sacrifice is too significant; it must be discussed and decided jointly by the Municipal Bureau and various city leaders to select a suitable and highly capable candidate. I will propose that you lead the investigation.”

Gao Ze nodded; the possibility of him leading the team to Su City for investigation was not small.

Because even though his experience might be relatively shallow, his abilities were evident to all the leaders in Donghai City, and he was deeply involved in the Xingsheng Bank robbery.

Afterward.

The commendation ceremony ended, and Director Zhao and various city leaders left in a hurry. Due to Shen Gang's sacrifice, many meetings would surely be held, and a result might be available by tomorrow or the day after.

Gao Ze declined many colleagues' and friends' attempts to chat and congratulate him.

He led his younger siblings and his wife, Li Qingyan, away from the Municipal Bureau.

In the afternoon, he still had to short Zhou Xianlong's Feima Auto Group, and Shen Gang's sacrifice left him in no mood to laugh and socialize with people.

“Big Brother, did something happen to you?”

Walking out of the Municipal Bureau, his younger brother Gao Sheng and younger sister Xiao Hui clearly sensed that Gao Ze was in low spirits, silent and gloomy.

Logically, he should have been happy after receiving such an honor.

“I received news that a good friend sacrificed himself today. I’ll take you two home first.”

Upon hearing this, his younger brother and sister sighed, knowing that their big brother Gao Ze needed to process it alone, and besides comforting him, they couldn't help.

After dropping off his younger siblings, Li Qingyan asked Gao Ze to take her back to the Yanxiu Group.

Upon arriving at the Yanxiu Group building.

Gao Ze and Li Qingyan almost simultaneously said:

“Husband, I have something I want to tell you!”

“Qing Yan, I have something I want to tell you!”

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