In the office of the city bureau, Liu Ming sat on the sofa smoking a cigarette, and there was an application for Li Tianchou's release on bail pending trial on his desk, waiting for him to sign it, but he didn't bother to read it. Liu Ming's current mood can be described as mixed, but the worry is even more than the joy.

The good news is that the criminal police team lived up to expectations and finally arrested the fugitive suspect in the "1.14" murder case before the end of the year.

Worryingly, new troubles have come again. After an overnight surprise trial, from the analysis of the situation confessed by the criminal, the "1.14" case is really not an isolated case, although the murderers are not the same group of people, but it is inextricably linked with the "5.17" and "6.29" murder cases that occurred in SZ half a year ago, which is consistent with Xiao Yadong's speculation.

The background of the two cases is extremely complex, involving drug trafficking and cross-border money laundering, and the relationship is intertwined, and it is likely that some high-ranking officials are involved. Therefore, the investigation is very difficult, and there has been no progress.

In addition, Liu Tiejun's investigation has also made a breakthrough, and the Yinhai Investment Consulting Company, where Liang, the owner of the "1.14" case, is suspected of financial fraud and transnational money laundering, and has begun to intervene in the investigation. If the three cases are combined, they may become blockbusters*, not because he is afraid of the challenge of work, Liu Ming knows that the water is too deep, and he feels as if he is already sitting on the crater.

At this time, the reporter of the "Metropolis Evening News" came to clamoring for an interview, saying that he wanted to confirm whether the righteous and courageous security guard Li Tianchou was controlled by the police. Adding chaos at this juncture, Liu Ming was very angry. This Li Tianchou has become a chicken rib, making it a little difficult for him to ride a tiger.

There is no doubt that the merger of the three cases is, of course, a matter of first priority. After the merger, it is difficult to predict how the case will be interpreted and developed, but it is definitely an unprecedented challenge.

In contrast, Li Tianchou's case is not worth mentioning, Liu Ming actually knows very well that the reason why he decided to arrest Li Tianchou is more from his background, and as for excessive defense, it is not absolutely convincing in legal theory. is currently facing pressure from the news media, and I don't know which bastard called the reporter, Liu Ming scolded fiercely.

This reporter also admits that he is still spending money in the reception room downstairs, Liu Ming doesn't like to deal with the news media very much, it's really annoying.

Liu Ming needed to sort out his thoughts well, and naturally thought of his old subordinates Xiao Yadong and Liu Tiejun. After a moment of silence, he first dialed the extension in Xiao Yadong's office, and the phone rang for a long time and no one answered. "Damn, why did this kid go to work time? I didn't see anyone at the New Year's tea party at noon. ”

Liu Ming thought about it and dialed Liu Tiejun's extension again. "Bureau Liu, looking for me?" Liu Tiejun quickly answered the phone.

"Ah, it's good that you're here, are you free? Come and come to me. Oh, by the way, if you see Xiao Yadong, call over together. Liu Mingdao.

"Coincidentally, Bureau Liu, Lao Xiao is next to me, let's come over immediately. Liu Tiejun hung up the phone and smiled at Xiao Yadong.

The two had actually been talking in the office for a long time, and Xiao Yadong had dragged Liu Tiejun, an old fox, into the water with great effort. The two discussed for a long time, and decided to take the opportunity of the evening newspaper reporter to toss and persuade Liu Ming to approve Li Tianchou's release on bail pending trial, so that people could go back for the New Year.

As for what to do next, we can only talk about it then, maybe lawyer Luo's tricks can also play a role.

It's just that neither of them wants to go up and touch the mold, because the two of them know that Liu Ming is now angry about the merger of the three homicides. Everyone has been together for many years, knows Liu Ming very well, and is also very aware of the distress Liu Ming is currently facing, unable to catch the murderer, the pressure is very great, and after being caught, the pressure will be even greater. Now looking for him to withdraw bail pending trial is undoubtedly looking for scolding.

When the two were at a loss, Liu Ming's call came.

The two old foxes soon appeared in front of Liu Ming, and before they could sit down and chat, someone knocked on the door. When I came in, I saw that it was the policeman in the reception room downstairs, "Report to Bureau Liu, those two reporters are still downstairs, saying that they can't see you, and they will keep waiting." Just now I was about to go upstairs again, but we stopped me, you see...... "The police are very helpless."

"Smack!" slapped the table, Liu Ming was really angry, "It's not like that! I've never seen such a lifeless interview in vain, go call the leaders of their newspaper and take them back, this has seriously affected the normal work." ”

"Wait, Bureau Liu, I'm afraid this is not good. The reporter is known as the uncrowned king, and it is not a way to drag it out like this, or if you authorize it, I will go down and send them. Xiao Yadong took the initiative to ask for help, and secretly squeezed his eyes at Liu Tiejun.

"The bureau has uniform rules on accepting interviews with the news media, especially the '1.14' case is still being investigated, do you know what to say and what not to say?" Liu Ming frowned.

"Don't worry, Ju Liu, I know it. Sending two journalists away is not a problem. Xiao Yadong's chest slapped loudly.

"Well, I'll give you a hard time. Liu Ming hesitated for a moment, but still agreed.

Xiao Yadong went downstairs and didn't mention it. Liu Ming's furrowed brows could not be stretched, he threw a cigarette to Liu Tiejun, and asked, "Old Liu, has that security guard Li Tianchou been interrogated?"

On the one hand, it may be because Xiao Yadong is not here for the time being, and on the other hand, although Li Tianchou's matter is small, it is not comfortable to get stuck in his mouth, and there is a door! Thinking of this, Liu Tiejun hurriedly replied: "After the arraignment in the morning, there is no change in his confession, which is consistent with the description before his arrest, and is basically consistent with the description of witnesses at the scene. In addition, judging from the confession of the suspect, there is nothing new to discover. ”

"What do you think of the criminal case if the defense is excessive?" Liu Ming scratched his head and asked seemingly casually.

"There is a lack of direct evidence, especially on subjective will. Even if the situation on the ground is reconstructed, there are some uncertainties. So it's not very certain. Liu Tiejun observed the other party's expression, changed his style of mud, and answered straightforwardly.

"Oh?" Liu Ming was silent for a long time before he said slowly: "Is the arrest of Li Tianchou a bit hasty?"

"Bureau Liu, you can't think so. From the perspective of prevention, you are not only cautious and serious about the case, but also related to public safety, which is our normal reaction. Moreover, it is also a normal procedure to determine the direction of the next step of investigation after arrest according to the development of the case and whether there is new evidence. Liu Tiejun was a big ass, but he was also arrogant.

"Go on. Liu Ming nodded with satisfaction.

"At present, the suspect in the '1.14' case has been arrested, and there is no new testimony and evidence to support the presumption that Li Tianchou defended excessively, so I personally think that the criminal case will be abandoned for the time being. In addition to the arraignment, I have come into contact with this young man, who is very simple and has a sense of justice. The popularity and reputation of the property company are also very good, there are no bad habits, and there are no complicated social relationships. The only thing that worked against him was his not-so-very good record in the army, but I don't think it affected the judgment of this incident. Speaking of this, Liu Tiejun stopped and looked at Liu Ming.

Liu Ming didn't say anything, but lit another cigarette.

Liu Tiejun simply continued: "Actually, from the perspective of maintaining public security, can we consider other methods, my suggestion is to transfer Li Tianchou's information to the National Security Bureau for the record, and the person will be released on bail pending trial, which is more secure, and the media has nothing to say." Just filing will not have a big impact on him personally. ”

Liu Ming was entangled again, Liu Tiejun's words basically spoke to his heart, so the rest is a matter of face.

When he was worried, Liu Ming's mobile phone rang, and when he took it to see, it was his wife's phone. He was suddenly shocked, and his brain began to sweat. Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, I said I would go home for the New Year, and when I saw that the time was already 4:30 p.m., the sound of firecrackers on the street outside was already one after another. But before I had time to report the special situation to my wife, the call came.

It turns out that the city bureau has a practice that a bureau-level cadre must be on duty every day during the Chinese New Year. Originally, Liu Ming had already been on duty on Chinese New Year's Eve last year, but during the noon tea party, several bureau leaders said that something was wrong, and Liu Ming, the deputy director who had just been promoted for more than a year, had the least qualifications, so he had to pinch his nose and reluctantly embarrass him again.

"Hey, happy new year to my wife!" Liu Ming made a preemptive move, and his enthusiastic greetings preemptively occupied the transmission channel.

"Okay, you're big, what time is this? Still outside? Other people's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner has begun, what about our family? Huh?" came the voice of his wife and her angry rebuke on the phone.

"Wife, don't be angry, it's the New Year, you listen to me tell you......" Liu Ming looked at Liu Tiejun, who seemed to be sitting in a precarious position, and walked out of the office embarrassedly.

When he came in again, Liu Ming's face was flushed, "Oh, Lao Liu, I'm really sorry, I originally asked you and Yadong to analyze the merger together, and sort out your ideas." That's good, there's a fire in the backyard, and I've got to go home first, and I'll have to be on duty at night. Liu Ming said that he had already begun to pack his briefcase.

"Bureau Liu, hurry up and go back, don't let your sister-in-law worry about the New Year. Liu Tiejun stood up.

"Hey, you can't help but talk to Yadong. You two should go back early, forget that today is Chinese New Year's Eve. By the way, how did the media deal with it, let him call me afterwards. ”

"No problem. Liu Ju, look, that ......" Liu Tiejun pointed to the application for release on bail pending trial waiting to be signed on the table, looked at Liu Ming and said.

"What do you mean?" Liu Ming stopped and widened his eyes.

"Hehe, it's just the kung fu of signing. Liu Tiejun said with a shy smile.

"This ...... Hey, I said you ......" Liu Ming's eyebrows instantly twisted into pimples again, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Liu Tiejun's thief's eyes, and snorted coldly, "It's already been calculated, right?"

"How can it be? Didn't we discuss it just now?" Liu Tiejun looked innocent.

Liu Ming glared at Liu Tiejun fiercely, "Okay, okay, I'll ask you if something goes wrong." "I was ruthless, but I signed it in the end. Liu Tiejun's expression was extremely aggrieved, but his heart was happy, the words were signed by you, and I can't be blamed in the future.

Liu Ju, take my sister-in-law and say Happy New Year!" After walking out of the office together, Liu Tiejun did not forget to slap another sycophant. Liu Ming waved his hand and hurriedly went downstairs.