Diary of a Criminal Investigator

Chapter 653: Wanted Eighteen Years Ago

This operation was a major setback for Zhang Hui and his team.Lan Bingyu was injured, Zhang Hui was seriously wounded and hospitalized, and the other participants, though unharmed, fared even worse.

During the capture attempt, the other teams didn’t even catch a glimpse of the target.

Lu Chuan stayed in the hospital for less than five minutes before leaving.

Zhang Hui’s injuries were severe, with excessive blood loss, and needed rest.

Outside the hospital.

"What exactly happened?"

Lan Bingyu, walking beside Lu Chuan, left the hospital together.

Lu Chuan knew best the capabilities of both Lan Bingyu and Zhang Hui.

Before Lu Chuan joined the Criminal Investigation Team, or rather received the system’s skills, Zhang Hui’s skills in the team were top-notch.

Although not as skilled as elite special forces, Zhang Hui was undeniably among the best within the police group.

But even with such skills, he was stabbed twice during the criminal apprehension, one nearly hitting his heart.

The assailant’s aim was indeed Zhang Hui’s heart, but Zhang Hui dodged at the crucial moment.

And there’s no need to mention Lan Bingyu’s skills — she is a retired special forces soldier.

In all these months, she hasn’t wasted any time, daily engaged in workouts and strength training.

Her physical fitness is excellent.

And with her naturally great strength, she too suffered injuries at the hands of the opponent.

Who on earth were they up against this time?

With their skills, they might not be invincible, but anyone who could injure both of them must be extraordinarily skilled.

If all A-level fugitives were like this, they’d be virtually uncatchable.

"The target hired two bodyguards."

Lan Bingyu began recounting the entire operation to Lu Chuan.

The target’s name is Chen Kai, nicknamed Brother Kai.

Eighteen years ago, he was an A-level fugitive.

He’s not from Haizhou City but lived in Tianzhou City.

Eighteen years ago, he was almost like an underground emperor in Tianzhou City.

There was even a saying back then: in Tianzhou City, the police ruled the day, but Brother Kai ruled the night.

"Before our operation, we reviewed some information about Chen Kai."

"Eighteen years ago, he was rampant in Tianzhou City, committing numerous crimes."

"When Chen Kai’s crime syndicate was dismantled at that time, the provincial department directly commanded police from other areas for the arrest."

"But even then, he managed to escape."

"Information from that time indicated he fled abroad."

"Moreover, he remained cautious and sent back no information from abroad."

"He suddenly returned this time, reported and exposed his whereabouts."

"However, during the capture attempt, there were two particularly skilled individuals with him..."

"Why didn’t you shoot at that time?"

Lu Chuan was puzzled — no matter how skilled, the bullets should still be feared.

He had witnessed Lan Bingyu’s marksmanship.

Calling her a sharpshooter wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Lan Bingyu shook her head.

"We were in a crowded mall at the time, it was impossible to open fire."

While Lu Chuan was discussing the case with Lan Bingyu.

At Haizhou City’s Public Security Bureau.

Qin Yong was standing before Song Jiangguo, receiving his criticism.

"Can’t you get anything done?"

"Eighteen years ago, Chen Kai from Tianzhou City appears now in our Haizhou City, and despite such a well-planned operation, he still got away!"

Song Jiangguo slammed the table, the sound echoing loudly.

Chen Kai didn’t get caught eighteen years ago during that operation, and now he returns, yet again evading capture.

It was fortunate that Song Jiangguo didn’t lay hands on Qin Yong.

But scolding wouldn’t solve anything now.

"Qin Yong, I’m telling you, I don’t care what it takes, you must catch him."

"If he’s not caught, handle it yourself!"

"Yes! I assure you the task will be completed!"

Leaving Song Jiangguo’s office, Qin Yong hurried to the hospital.

Since Zhang Hui’s incident, he hadn’t seen him yet.

8:30 in the evening.

Qin Yong gathered all the mid-level leaders and elite members of the Criminal Investigation Team for an urgent meeting in the conference room.

"Old Ren, summarize the situation."

Action Group Two was directly involved; with Zhang Hui now in the hospital, Qin Yong decided Ren Qiang would temporarily lead Action Group Two.

Ren Qiang’s expression was very serious.

When he learned Zhang Hui was stabbed twice, one nearly piercing the heart, it left him cold and stunned.

Half a centimeter, that’s what it came down to.

If the assailant’s knife had moved slightly faster, or if Zhang Hui had reacted a tenth of a second slower, he might never have woken up.

Ren Qiang had seen injuries caused by heart stab wounds before.

Rescue is practically impossible.

Despite advances in medical science, repairing heart damage is still extremely difficult.

Even in a hospital, doctors often can do little.

The heart is a dynamic, beating organ.

Once harmed, repairing it is a tough challenge.

"Let me roughly outline the case: at around three thirty this afternoon..."

Ren Qiang recounted the request for assistance from the High-tech Zone’s Criminal Investigation Team received by the Criminal Investigation Team.

Initially, they did not know the adversary was the A-level fugitive Chen Kai.

All they knew was that they faced an A-level fugitive.

But the dangers of A-level fugitives vary greatly.

This Chen Kai, eluding capture for 18 years, clearly belongs to the most dangerous category.

"When our personnel arrived at the scene, the target had entered Haizhou City’s Azalea Mall."

"During the pursuit, the other action groups failed to spot the target; only Zhang Hui and Lan Bingyu engaged them."

"From the reliable information available, there were two combat experts with the target."

"They might have been mercenaries."

"After Zhang Hui and Lan Bingyu were injured, we increased manpower and conducted a lock-down search of the entire Azalea Mall."

"Regrettably, the target’s whereabouts remain unknown."

The incident details were straightforward.

During the mall inspection, Zhang Hui and Lan Bingyu encountered the target, leading to a confrontation.

However, in the skirmish, Zhang Hui suffered severe wounds and Lan Bingyu was injured.

Trying to save Zhang Hui, Lan Bingyu couldn’t follow the target quickly enough.

Ultimately, the target escaped.

Ren Qiang’s narration took a few minutes.

But the altercation itself lasted only a dozen seconds.

"Xiaolan, you were there. Describe the situation more specifically — how many were there, what were their characteristics?"

"Yes!"

Lan Bingyu had only a minor arm injury and after getting bandaged in the hospital, returned to her post to work.