Chapter 880 - 395: Official Promotion

Chapter 880: Chapter 395: Official Promotion

"The true meaning..."

Gu Ji instinctively repeated Lei Wanshan’s words.

In his mind, the scene of the 3.24 Northern Myanmar operation’s conclusion appeared, where he threw himself at Wu Kang amidst the Bai Family’s gunfire and bullets;

It wasn’t just him; Wang Chaoyang and Yao Zhan also sacrificed their lives or were severely injured to protect their companions.

Perhaps, just as Lei Wanshan said:

We never encourage acts of sacrifice, but when pushed to a desperate moment, we believe every police officer will stand out without hesitation.

At this second, Gu Ji finally understood thoroughly.

It felt as if "the bullet fired from education back then hit my forehead today."

Zhang Wenjun’s training and education of him had, at this moment, finally come full circle.

"Mr. Lei, the 5.28 fugitive Sun Weidong was strapped with homemade explosives, but the fuse was definitely a professional detonating device, something impossible for a layman to get their hands on. I suggest we start the investigation from this angle."

Upon regaining his composure, Gu Ji immediately voiced the doubts in his mind.

It should be understood that the fuse is specifically designed to detonate black powder or powerful explosives and can only be purchased by entities with detonation credentials.

Private possession of a fuse by civilians is considered illegal hoarding of micro-explosives.

So, unless one works in a blasting department such as construction or mining, it’s very difficult for the average person to get such things.

And the police in Qing’an aren’t fools.

From the moment the case was filed in the provincial department, the task force would surely have investigated the family background and social connections of the main suspects: the brothers Sun Weiwu and Sun Weidong.

If there was any hint of a clue related to blasting, it would definitely have been mentioned in the information on the wanted list, naturally preventing a tragic occurrence like today’s.

So, what Gu Ji meant by this statement.

Was to remind Lei Wanshan that behind the wanted Sun Weiwu brothers, there must be an accomplice!

"I understand, I will inform the Criminal Investigation Brigade about this matter."

"And another thing, Mr. Lei, Gu Ji once mentioned that the original escape direction of the two suspect brothers was from south to north, with a high likelihood of passing through Ningzhou City, and Ningzhou is one of the most developed cities in Wu Province; road surveillance cameras are everywhere. Their daring venture into Ningzhou must have a purpose!"

As Lei Wanshan nodded, Gao Bo quickly spoke up.

Seeing the positive state in the eyes of these two youngsters, Li Ruilin, the onlooker, finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

It seems that Gu Ji and Gao Bo have finally come out of this unexpected event.

That evening.

Liu Weijun and Zhao Hua hurried over to see Zhang Wenjun one last time before his body was taken to the crematorium.

Three days later.

The Ningzhou City Public Security Bureau held a memorial ceremony for Zhang Wenjun, burying his body in the police cemetery, and posthumously awarded him the title of "Martyr."

Once the ceremony concluded.

Everyone returned to the office area of the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team’s Third Squad. Everything was arranged exactly as it was last Friday before they left, as if it were just yesterday.

Only one person was missing.

On Thursday, the Municipal Bureau convened the 2024 Police Officer Recruitment Promotion Appraisal Meeting.

The trainee police officers who joined the force with Gu Ji were all called to the Municipal Bureau’s conference room to attend the meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Wei Yu Country.

He had also been promoted from Deputy Director to Deputy Secretary Political Commissar, and then representatives of the new officers and user departments successively spoke.

With Gu Ji’s performance over the past year, he was undoubtedly the top representative among the 24th batch of trainee officers.

Then all the trainee officers went on stage to sing the police anthem and take the oath of office.

Amidst thunderous applause, representatives from various department leaders began bestowing their ranks upon them.

Theoretically, the one who should have conferred ranks upon Gu Ji and his colleagues would have been Zhang Wenjun or the current captain of the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team, Lei Wanshan.

But perhaps, considering Zhang Wenjun’s recent incident.

For this reason, Li Ruilin personally came from the headquarters to confer ranks upon Gu Ji, Gao Bo, and Wu Kang.

Looking at Li Ruilin, with skin as dark as coal and wearing a white shirt, standing before them, Gu Ji felt as if he returned to the interview hall of the police joint recruitment exam.

"One year goes by so fast!"

Li Ruilin grinned, smiling as if looking at his own children, "You’ve all grown up and finally become formal police officers, Gu Ji!"

"Present!"

"Gao Bo, Wu Kang!"

"Present!"

Even though they were mentally prepared, when they heard Li Ruilin call their names, Gu Ji, Gao Bo, and Wu Kang couldn’t conceal their excitement.

"Entrusted by the Bureau’s Party Committee, I am here to confer ranks upon you today!"

With those words, Li Ruilin took the police rank from Lei Wanshan’s hands and handed it to Gu Ji.

Upon receiving it, Gu Ji immediately straightened his back and saluted.

Li Ruilin returned the salute.

Once all three had received their ranks, Liu Weijun, Zhou Yang, and Zhao Hua in the audience joined in the cheering.

Applause, flowers, red carpets, honors.

Gazing at the silver four-pointed star on the rank in his hand, Gu Ji instinctively thought of the day they caught the 5.28 wanted suspect when Zhang Wenjun specifically emphasized: in six days, it would be their promotion day.

Zhang Zhong, we have finally been promoted.

"Congratulations, from today on, I hope you will remember the mission and trust of the police, becoming the most loyal protectors of the country and the people. Can you do it?"

Li Ruilin’s deep voice brought Gu Ji back from his memories to reality.

The three of them shouted "Yes" in unison.

After seeing them nod satisfactorily, Lei Wanshan stepped slightly aside.