"All the evidence and exhibits related to this case are in here."
Zheng Changjun said, adding, "But let me be clear, I'll give you at most a month. If you still can't solve the case by then..."
"No need for that long, a week at most!" Luo Fei confidently replied.
"Alright, time is pressing. Hurry back and study the case, and remember to report to me every day. I need to be updated on your progress."
Once outside.
"Luo Fei, weren't you too impulsive just now? So many people investigated for months without results. Can you really manage in a week?" Zhao Donglai looked worried.
"Don't worry, Zhao, a week's more than enough, definitely!"
Seeing his confident demeanor, Zhao Donglai could only choose to believe him.
As soon as they returned to the police team, Zhao Donglai first called everyone to the meeting room.
"Comrades, I have an announcement. Regarding last year's March 11 dismemberment case, Director Zheng has decided to hand it over to our division."
The announcement stirred a thousand waves.
Everyone's expressions turned to shock and tension upon hearing this.
Initially, this case was theirs to handle, so just hearing about it brought immense pressure.
Liao Xingyu, the leader of Group Two, urgently asked, "Zhao, wasn't this case handed over to the provincial authorities? Why has it suddenly been redirected back to us?"
"Did the perpetrator strike again?" Li Jun, leader of Group Three, followed up.
"No, it's because Luo Fei and I have some ideas about the case, so we proactively applied to Director Zheng."
In an instant, everyone had the same thought.
These two must be crazy!
A smart person would avoid such a challenging and impactful unsolved case. Yet, they applied to investigate it voluntarily?
Do they really think solving a few cases makes them invincible?
Observing the discontented expressions, Zhao Donglai could roughly guess their thoughts.
They were likely unhappy about creating trouble for the team and worried that if the case went unsolved, they'd be implicated.
"There's no need to worry. Luo Fei and I have discussed this case. He and Group One will be fully in charge; you just need to assist when needed."
"Even if the case isn't solved, only Luo Fei and I will bear the responsibility; it won't affect you."
In the adult world, interests come first.
Moreover, these people had no deep ties with them, so Zhao Donglai truly had no right to demand solidarity.
But if the case is solved, they shouldn't expect any benefits either.
Thinking this, Zhao Donglai coldly chuckled inside.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions eased a bit.
As long as they weren't under pressure and wouldn't be admonished in the end, it was fine.
A few people then sympathetically glanced at the members of Group One.
They were the unlucky ones, stuck with Luo Fei on this case, likely to be implicated in the end.
At this moment, He Xin and a few others were still in shock and daze. Despite feeling some resentment, they found it somewhat acceptable in the face of the sympathetic gazes.
Only Wang Tao's face was as dark as thunder.
He already didn't respect Luo Fei, and now he was full of resentment. So as soon as Zhao Donglai called the meeting to a close, he was the first to storm out.
After everyone left, Zhao Donglai gave Luo Fei a few reminders and handed over the case files and evidence box.
Meanwhile, in the Group One office.
As soon as Wang Tao returned, he furiously began to complain.
Even after He Xin and the others tried to calm him down, he just got more agitated.
"He thinks solving a couple of cases makes him invincible. If he wants the spotlight, fine, but why drag us into it?"
Luo Fei, holding the box, arrived just outside the office and heard Wang Tao's furious voice inside.
"Wang Tao, could you say less? The leader will be back soon. It'll be bad if he hears."
"Yeah, Wang Tao, the leader has been tolerant of you. We're a team; don't strain the relationships."
"Let him hear then. What's this team nonsense? He's dragging us down, and I can't even speak?"
"Wang Tao, you..."
"Why don't you tell me how I'm dragging you down?"
Luo Fei's voice suddenly came, startling He Xin and the others.
They turned and saw Luo Fei carrying the box, walking in with a half-smile directed at Wang Tao.
Luo Fei had long sensed that the seemingly peaceful coexistence between him and Wang Tao would eventually break.
Recently, he wasn't unaffected by Wang Tao's provocations.
But as a leader, fussing over minor issues with a subordinate would make him look petty.
So he was waiting for a suitable opportunity to put Wang Tao in his place.
And this was clearly a perfect chance.
"Luo Fei, did I say anything wrong? The March 11 case couldn't be solved even by the provincial team, yet you take it on. If it's not solved, won't we be implicated?"
Wang Tao spoke indignantly.
Luo Fei chuckled, "Just because you can't solve it doesn't mean I can't."
"Since I dared to take this case back, I'm confident I can solve it! Of course, if you're scared, it's simple. You can apply with Zhao to not participate in the investigation."
After saying that, Luo Fei looked over at Zhang Wei and the others, "The same goes for you. If you're concerned, feel free to apply with Zhao. I won't force anyone!"
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