Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 197 Master Detective Zhao Donglai? Unbelievable Moves by Zhao Ruilong!

"What? Zhao Donglai?"

Zhao Ruilong was extremely surprised.

To everyone's surprise, the expert detective Zhang Xiaoxue recommended was actually Zhao Donglai.

In the original TV series "In the Name of the People", Zhao Donglai is an important character.

As the director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau, he was not only a capable subordinate of Li Dakang, but also an important member who obeyed Sha Ruijin, assisted Hou Liangping, handled the Dafeng Factory incident, and eliminated the Shanshui Group.

It can be said that he played a significant role in the rapid downfall of the Zhao family.

Therefore, at the end of the series, he, standing next to Sha Ruijin, will inevitably succeed Qi Tongwei and become Director Zhao.

What impressed countless movie fans most about him were his two most memorable scenes in the film.

First, the team leader tried to force his way into the Shanshui Manor, but was blocked by Cheng Du and his men.

The forced order to raise the barrier and allow passage perfectly exemplifies the arrogance of officials who, by virtue of their rank, can crush anyone.

Another is eating glutinous rice balls.

This Zhao Donglai is truly capable of doing such a thing.

Having been divorced and single for many years, he set his sights on Lu Yike, a single woman from a prominent family in her late thirties.

Not only did he disregard his status as a high-ranking official, but he also used every opportunity to speak glibly and flirtatiously in front of Lu Yike.

Once, despite having stage 3 diabetes, I ate three bowls of glutinous rice balls in one go.

While eating, he kept praising the glutinous rice balls, saying that they tasted just like his mother's.

What he was eating wasn't glutinous rice balls.

Clearly, this is the hope for progress!

So even if you have diabetes, you still have to eat three big bowls of glutinous rice balls.

but……

It was only 2001, and Zhao Donglai had not yet been transferred to Handong to become Li Dakang's capable lieutenant.

Zhao Donglai is probably still working in some unit in Yanjing, and his rank is still only at the division level.

I reckon he hasn't even divorced his first wife yet.

As for whether he is a criminal investigation expert...

Zhao Ruilong, of course, believed it.

In the original drama, Zhao Donglai became the director of the Public Security Bureau of Jingzhou in his forties, a powerful bureau-level official.

To climb to this position, one cannot simply rely on being good at playing the field or choosing sides; one must possess exceptional professional skills.

Moreover, in the original drama, Sha Ruijin, accompanied by Chen Yanshi, visited Chen Haihou in the hospital and talked about the case.

It is said that he contacted a friend in the Public Security Bureau in Yanjing, who recommended a crime-solving expert, Zhao Donglai, the director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau.

Chen Yanshi then stated that he knew Zhao Donglai, who was indeed a master and had received commendation from the Public Security Bureau.

only……

Zhao Ruilong was truly surprised that Zhang Xiaoxue knew about Zhao Donglai in 2001.

Is it possible that Zhao Donglai, who is only in his thirties, has already become a well-known expert in solving cases?

Faced with Zhao Ruilong's question, Zhang Xiaoxue gave a straightforward explanation.

"He is from Linjiang. After graduating from police academy, he worked in the Public Security Bureau and solved many major cases in just a few years, including a major serial murder case that had not been solved for many years."

"Because of his outstanding performance, he not only received commendation from the Public Security Bureau and was awarded the collective first-class merit and the individual second-class merit, but was also named an outstanding youth of Linjiang Province in 2000."

“Our Linjiang Radio and Television Station not only broadcast the entire awards ceremony live, but also conducted a brief personal interview with him afterwards, so I naturally know something about him.”

After hearing Zhang Xiaoxue's explanation, Zhao Ruilong understood.

However, a question immediately arose in my mind.

Zhong Xiaoai's goods were robbed in Lincheng City.

Moreover, at Li Dakang's request, Lincheng City has established a special task force to do its utmost to solve the case.

If Zhao Donglai, who had solved numerous major cases, were introduced to Li Dakang at this time, he would undoubtedly entrust him with important responsibilities.

The case will be solved by then.

Given Li Dakang's personality, he would definitely appreciate Zhao Donglai highly.

They will very likely try their best to invite him to take up a position in Lincheng City, where he will become their right-hand man.

In the original drama, Zhao Donglai showed enthusiasm for 'progress'.

Despite having diabetes, she dared to eat three large bowls of glutinous rice balls.

He certainly wouldn't refuse Li Dakang's enthusiastic invitation.

After all, there are limited opportunities for advancement in technical investigation within the Public Security Bureau.

But things are different when you're transferred to a local position.

In addition to solving cases, we also need to maintain stability, combat drug trafficking, and provide legal education, among other things.

The responsibilities will be more comprehensive, and there will be more room for improvement.

Li Dakang, in particular, only considers ability and results, ignoring character and process.

With such a mentor, promotion will definitely be easier.

In the original drama, Zhao Donglai closely followed Li Dakang, joined the Sha Family Gang, and became one of the victors.

So……

Should we have Zhao Donglai, a formidable general, by our side to prevent Li Dakang from betraying us?

Zhao Ruilong thought for a moment.

"Li Dakang is currently only the top official in Lincheng City. He hasn't been transferred to Jingzhou yet, let alone entered the provincial party committee."

"For him, the Zhao family is still like a towering tree that he must hold on to tightly; it is too early to betray it."

"Besides, as long as Father Zhao Lichun continues to make progress, how could Li Dakang possibly betray us?"

"As for Zhao Donglai... my little brother's little brother, he's even less of a threat!"

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong immediately said:

"Not to mention that this armed robbery was extremely heinous in nature, it was also Zhong Xiaoai's first time doing business and her first time buying goods."

"In order to eliminate this criminal gang as soon as possible, recover the losses for Zhong Xiaoai, and ensure the stability of public security in Handong, I hope that Zhao Donglai can join the task force."

Zhang Xiaoxue immediately replied, "Okay, I'll ask a colleague to find his contact number and send it to you!"

"Okay, thank you."

"It's nothing, I just felt sorry for her."

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoxue hung up the phone.

Zhao Ruilong put away his phone and immediately returned to the conference room.

Soon.

Zhang Xiaoxue then sent a text message containing not only Zhao Donglai's work phone number but also his personal mobile phone number.

Li Dakang, who was decisive and efficient, immediately contacted Zhao Donglai personally.

The municipal bureau was ordered to submit a report to the provincial department as soon as possible and request the police station to release the missing persons.

After making further work arrangements, Li Dakang accompanied Zhao Ruilong to the crime scene.

Daoan County and Daokou County in Lincheng City are both named after an ancient road that runs north and south.

Daokou, as the name suggests, is the entrance to the ancient road.

The character "安" in Dao'an means safety and peace of mind.

The ancients hoped that all travelers going north and south would be safe.

Many years ago, Lincheng City had a decent economy thanks to coal mining.

Also, in order to improve coal transportation and make more money.

Therefore, a county road of very high standard was built not far from the ancient road.

Because the road conditions on this county road are relatively good, and it's toll-free.

Therefore, some truck drivers will take this county road northward in order to save on toll fees.

The driver who transported goods for Zhong Xiaoai had made many trips and thought he was very familiar with the road conditions.

This time, they tried to save on toll fees again, but ended up getting robbed.

The accident occurred near Dao'an County.

A series of S-curves, with a grove of trees nearby.

With the driver's view obstructed, and the large box trailer getting blocked as it enters the curve, it is naturally caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward.

Looking at the deep skid marks on the ground, Zhao Ruilong felt that the driver had been too kind-hearted.

If we just ram into it, we might be able to escape successfully.

"I think there are only two possibilities for a robbery to be committed in this place!"

"First, the robbers were not familiar with the road conditions, but they had two cars. One car was used to scout the road conditions in front, and the other car was used to follow behind. Once they chose a location, they would make their move."

"Another possibility is that these people are very familiar with this county road and know the freight drivers well. To save on tolls, they will take this road and come to this bend..."

Listening to Li Dakang's eloquent and assertive explanation.

Zhao Ruilong felt that what he said was as good as nothing.

Such inference is as if to say that if the murderer is not a man, then he must be a woman.

this moment.

Zhao Ruilong especially misses the time before he traveled through time.

At that time, the issue wasn't whether there were surveillance cameras or not, but that there were countless of them.

News reports have revealed that on a certain road in a certain area, there were more than a dozen surveillance cameras densely packed on a single pole.

In the world before the time travel, not to mention highways, national roads, and county roads, even some village roads and township roads had surveillance cameras.

Trying to rob a large box truck on the road and make it "disappear into thin air" is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

There are just too many surveillance cameras on the road.

But now...

This was in Daoan County, Lincheng City, Handong Province in 2001.

In a time when the economy was already not doing well, and in an agricultural county that was on the verge of poverty.

Who has the resources to install surveillance cameras on county roads?

I'm afraid you won't find many places even if you search the whole county.

"If there were enough surveillance cameras and they were distributed over a wide enough area, the crime rate of vehicle theft would definitely decrease significantly!"

"However, now... there are no surveillance videos, no witnesses, and since the incident, no road checkpoints have been able to locate that box trailer."

"As for starting the investigation from the vicinity of Huilong Electronics, it is also quite difficult. Every day, many out-of-town trucks line up to transport the PHS phones, and a large number of drivers gather in the vicinity."

"In addition to the daily commuters and passersby, the population flow is simply too large. Even if there are surveillance cameras at the main entrance and nearby intersections, it would be difficult to find the murderer."

Zhao Ruilong muttered to himself.

I deeply feel that in this era of underdeveloped technology, it is extremely difficult to solve a meticulously planned robbery.

Zhong Xiaoai, who came to the scene with her, naturally felt the same way.

Their eyes met unintentionally.

Zhao Ruilong saw the deep despair in Zhong Xiaoai's eyes.

Her father, Zhong Zhengguo, has worked in the political and legal field for many years.

Having grown up surrounded by such things, Zhong Xiaoai must have some understanding of criminal investigation and crime.

She must know perfectly well which cases are easy to solve and which are difficult.

"Don't worry, the provincial department has already sent a letter to the public security bureau."

"With the addition of Zhao Donglai, a master detective, to the task force, this case will definitely be solved quickly."

Zhao Ruilong's words of comfort did not have much effect.

Zhong Xiaoai still looked desperate.

"I believe the case will definitely be solved."

"But I estimate that by the time the case is solved, my goods will have already been sold by the murderer."

"The money has been squandered. Even if I arrest and execute them all, it won't make up for my loss!"

Zhao Ruilong remained silent.

What else can be said now that things have come to this?

To mock Zhong Xiaoai?

They say she only cares about saving money and doesn't think about safety?

If Huilong Electronics had simply sent a dedicated person and vehicle to deliver it to Yanjing, this kind of thing would never have happened.

The most meaningless thing a person can do in this world is to make various assumptions after things have already happened.

Moreover, from Zhong Xiaoai's perspective...

Her family had fallen on hard times and she had lost her power and influence.

What's wrong with wanting to make more money in business?

Countless business people in the world are just like her, 'meticulous and calculating'.

Small vendors, in particular, know best that profits are earned through saving.

For example, restaurant owners can save a lot of profits by using less food and seasonings and recycling more old oil.

Some shrewd restaurant owners even cut corners on employee meals, preferring to eat leftovers from customers.

Therefore, Zhao Ruilong could understand why Zhong Xiaoai wanted to save on shipping costs, insurance fees, and even the cost of a plane ticket back to Yanjing.

They chose to find a car and escort the vehicle themselves, and agreed to the driver's suggestion to avoid highways and national roads, instead taking a free county road.

They're all driven to this by money!

"Oh, right, Ruilong!"

Li Dakang suddenly turned around and said in a serious tone:

"Those robbers meticulously planned this armed robbery, yet they didn't harm the driver or Xiao Ai. Doesn't that prove they were only after money?"

"But what they stole, driven by greed, wasn't the most sought-after and easily monetized mobile phone at the time, but rather your MP3 player that hadn't even been officially launched yet."

"Since it hasn't officially hit the market yet, they obviously don't know how much that thing is worth. If they need to find someone to sell it to, they probably don't even know how much to sell it for..."

Zhong Xiaoai reacted quickly.

"You mean, keep a close watch on MP3 players circulating in the market?"

"If a large quantity of goods suddenly appears, it must have been stolen?"

Li Dakang nodded emphatically.

"That's right, they're only after money and will definitely want to cash out as soon as possible. Otherwise, what would they do with tens of thousands of MP3 players? Listen to music?"

Zhao Ruilong smiled faintly.

"Brother Kang, your idea is good, but I don't think it's very practical."

"My MP3 player hasn't been officially released yet, and the price hasn't been announced. Very few people know how much it's worth."

"But our Huilong Electronics' Little Smart phones are already so popular that they can't keep up with demand. Just take one apart and use it, and you'll know that MP3s will definitely be a hit too."

"Since you're going to make it a hit, why not wait until it becomes a hit and there's a shortage of supply, like with the Little Smart phone, before you start selling it? And don't underestimate these robbers."

"They can rob a nearly fully loaded heavy trailer truck with great efficiency and leave the police with no clues to take action. Would they rashly take an MP3 player that hasn't even been released yet and sell it?"

"My product hasn't even officially launched yet, and suddenly a lot of MP3 players have appeared on the market. They're genuine and not expensive at all. Isn't this just telling the police that his goods were stolen?"

Li Dakang and Zhong Xiaoai both nodded repeatedly.

The two immediately realized that the robbers couldn't possibly be that stupid.

"What about delaying the IPO? The robbers planned and carried out such a big crime; there must be people within the team who are eager to cash out as soon as possible..."

Li Dakang couldn't finish his sentence.

Zhao Ruilong was originally scheduled to be launched on Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day).

However, the market is changing too fast.

Many manufacturers, both domestically and internationally, have already released their MP3 players.

In order to seize the market as quickly as possible, Zhao Ruilong spent a lot of money on shooting advertisements and finding sales channels.

They worked day and night, putting in extra hours to produce a large batch of goods.

Now, CCTV's advertisements are all set to air in succession.

How could we possibly postpone the shipment of goods worth only a few million yuan just for Zhong Xiaoai?

Zhao Ruilong smiled slightly.

"Personally, I think that not only should it not be delayed, but it should also be launched on May Day, and we should also create a buying frenzy in Lincheng City as soon as possible."

"The murderers stole such a large vehicle and so much cargo, they couldn't have gone far. They are very likely still in Lincheng City, waiting to sell them."

"Once the buying frenzy starts, they'll definitely be thinking about selling them for cash. Then, if we follow the trail, it won't be hard to find them!"

Li Dakang immediately chimed in, "That makes sense. They certainly wouldn't dare to sell before the company went public, but now that it's listed and demand exceeds supply, they're so focused on making money that they can't possibly hold back from selling!"

Zhao Ruilong narrowed his eyes slightly, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

"If you want to make MP3 players popular, isn't this major robbery a perfect opportunity?"

"What do you mean?"

Zhong Xiaoai asked anxiously.

"Immediately post notices everywhere, and issue police reports through television, radio, newspapers and the internet, offering a large reward for clues."

"In this way, we may not only obtain clues from the public, but also indirectly boost the popularity of our Huilong Electronics MP3 players."

"Many people will inevitably be curious about what treasure these ruthless robbers stole, or what high-tech product they were that made them willing to rob at gunpoint."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang's eyes lit up.

Zhong Xiaoai, on the other hand, looked completely bewildered.

Using his own major robbery case as a form of indirect publicity.

Zhao Ruilong, this marketing stunt you've pulled off is absolutely incredible...