The sun rose again the next day, and Tan Yan arrived at work on time. Last night, Xiao Liu estimated the time and thought it was almost time to finish the inspection and send Tan Yan home. He called Captain Wang and told him that he had completed the task and sent Comrade Lao Tan home safely. Then he concealed the matter and no one knew what happened in the alley last night.
As soon as we got to work, Director Li held an urgent meeting with everyone. The superior leader was coming to inspect, and unlike in the past, it was said that it was a big leader. His specific name and position were kept secret, and his schedule was also kept secret. He only said that he might come to inspect the work, but it was not clear whether he would come. Even if he could not come, everyone had to be prepared.
"As a public security management department, we must strictly control safety." Director Li said seriously, "Everyone should work harder these days. Patrol more in each street community. If you see unfamiliar faces with bad intentions, keep an eye on them. Don't let any trouble happen."
There may not necessarily be any violent terrorist acts, but if some newspapers or people with extreme behaviors want to make a big news, it will be a headache.
"Old Tan," Director Li pointed out Tan Yan at the meeting, "You are most familiar with Ping County. You basically know who lives in each household, who rents their house to whom, and who is related to whom. You have to lead the team this time."
Tan Yan never refused this kind of work, so he nodded silently in agreement.
He led a small team on field work for several consecutive days, working day and night. At midnight, when everyone else went to rest, Tan Yan was still working around the county. He only slept one to two hours a day for three days. On the fourth day, which was said to be the day the leader would arrive, he had lost a lot of weight.
Director Li felt embarrassed, but things have not been easy recently. He could only pat Tan Yan on the shoulder and whisper, "Old Tan, I'll give you a few days off after this inspection. You haven't had a holiday in all these years, so you can definitely make up for it with a few days off."
Tan Yan shook his head with dark circles under his eyes, and said with a tired face: "I always feel that this time is not good, and I don't feel very at ease."
Generally, the intuition of veteran police officers is very important. They have been through hundreds of battles and have relied on their intuition to escape death many times. When Director Li heard what Tan Yan said, he also became worried and quickly increased the police deployment.
The legendary leader did not arrive until the evening, and I thought they were not on the itinerary. But just as the team for routine inspections got on their electric bikes and were about to set off, a team of armed vehicles stopped in front of the Public Security Administration Office. Several fully armed armed police got off the vehicles, and a middle-aged man with a decent appearance walked into the Public Security Administration Office under the protection of the soldiers.
I didn't expect him to come! Director Li wiped the sweat off his head and quickly lined up to greet him. At this time, someone came over and handed him a note, saying that the person who came was the minister of some secret state department. It was not clear how secret it was, but the note said that his scope of responsibility was to manage everything from national security to local police. Moreover, this time he didn't even say his name, only his surname, and said that he could be called Minister Yu.
With Minister Yu's arrival, the night patrols naturally had to be put on hold. The patrol teams parked their electric vehicles and followed Minister Yu to visit their small public security management office.
Tan Yan looked at the time and frowned slightly. Director Li was leading the way, so he couldn't talk to Captain Wang, so he said, "Captain Wang, it's already this late, and we haven't been on patrol yet. How about I go by myself today?"
Captain Wang’s eyes immediately widened, and he really wanted to pry open Tan Yan’s head to see what was going on in his mind.
"What patrol are you still thinking about? Protect the leaders first today!" Captain Wang whispered.
Tan Yan frowned even more tightly.
Although nothing might happen today, if “that” does appear, I won’t care about it for the whole night…
Tan Yan couldn’t imagine what Ping County would become the next day if he left “that thing” alone for one night.
He really wanted to leave the team secretly, but this time Director Li gave him the task of leading the team. Others could leave, but Tan Yan absolutely could not leave.
"I heard that there is a model policeman in the Public Security Administration of Ping County who has been working for 40 years and has never left his post. He can still win the championship in the provincial martial arts competition at the age of 58," said Minister Yu while visiting. "I came to the Public Security Administration this time to meet this old comrade. Comrades like him and their dedication are worthy of learning for the entire police system and even all working people. Of course, I am not forcing everyone to work even when they are sick or on their days off, but this spirit is worthy of commendation."
Upon hearing this, Director Li immediately pulled Tan Yan, who was walking behind, in front of Minister Yu and introduced him, "This is our comrade Tan Yan, a role model of the Ping County Public Security Management Office and a role model for the younger generation."
The handsome Minister Yu shook hands with Tan Yan enthusiastically, but Tan Yan frowned and didn't even smile. Director Li couldn't help but cover his chest, and he felt a pain like a piercing pain. I don't ask you to be talkative and gossip about your parents with the leader, but at least salute and smile. You look so bitter and resentful as if the leader owes you a lot of money... Director Li was very sad.
Fortunately, the minister was broad-minded and did not argue with Tan Yan. He enthusiastically started the conversation: "Officer Tan, can you tell me about your years of experience? No need to use those official words, just talk about the difficulties you have encountered over the years and how you overcame them. The informant I brought with me will record what you say and post it on the official website for everyone to learn from."
If this really sets an example, Ping County Public Security Management Office will surely win the award for excellence this year. Director Li's eyes lit up and he winked at Tan Yan frantically.
Tan Yan was unmoved: "We are facing difficulties now. We were about to go on patrol just now."
His eyes were full of disdain and obstruction when he looked at Minister Yu, telling Minister Yu clearly that it was because of you that he was absent from his post!
Director Li: …
Heartbroken…
Minister Yu was stunned for a moment and then smiled and said, "I understand. My arrival has indeed caused a lot of trouble for everyone's work. It doesn't matter. Ping County's tradition of night patrols is also worth promoting. How about this? I patrol with everyone. It will not affect the public security of Ping County, and I can interview Comrade Tan Yan in person. It's the best of both worlds."
Tan Yan's face turned even worse. He was about to say something when Director Li secretly pinched his arm and interrupted him, saying, "It's our honor that you are willing to follow us for a walk. We couldn't ask for more."
Tan Yan looked at Director Li quietly, his eyes full of fatigue, as if Director Li had caused him a big trouble.
Director Li hardened his heart and didn't go to see him. He urgently mobilized all the electric vehicles in the institute and rode one himself to keep up with everyone.
Minister Yu was very easy-going. He did not get on the armored vehicle, but borrowed a small electric car and walked side by side with Tan Yan. He did not allow anyone to follow him, saying that the Ping County police were enough to protect his safety. Tan Yan had won the championship in several consecutive competitions.
This action scared the accompanying personnel. How could they not follow? So this time the patrol had an armored vehicle leading the way in front, a team of police electric vehicles running in double rows in the middle, and finally a long team of entourage following at full speed.
Tan Yan: “…”
Minister Yu insisted on experiencing the work of a grassroots police officer, so he and Tan Yan led the way, and even Director Li and Captain Wang followed behind.
Seeing that Tan Yan was very nervous, Minister Yu laughed and said, "Don't worry, I was also a special forces soldier. Although I am older now, my skills have not declined. If we really go on stage to compete, I might be able to snatch the championship from you."
Indeed, he looked to be in his fifties, but he maintained a very good figure. Although his muscles were covered by his clothes, it was clear from his movements that Minister Yu was in very good physical condition.
But sometimes, good physical fitness cannot solve all emergencies.
At first, the team was moving normally. Ping County was not big, and it only took one or two hours to ride around. In recent days, they had been keeping a close eye on strangers in Ping County, including the hooligans, so basically nothing would happen. When they reached the outskirts of the city smoothly, Tan Yan looked at the exit of the city and clenched his fists involuntarily.
The exit from the city was not patrolled, so he would usually go there alone, but now...
Seeing a strange black spot appear in the dark at the intersection, the armored vehicle leading the way ahead had already turned, and Tan Yan's palms were full of sweat.
There is a small traffic patrol booth at the intersection, with someone on duty in the booth 24 hours a day. The smear is constantly expanding and is about to spread to the booth.
Tan Yan turned his head suddenly and stepped on the accelerator to the bottom. The small electric car rushed towards the intersection, and everyone else was stunned.
Minister Yu, who claimed to be in good physical condition, reacted quickly. The moment Tan Yan encouraged him, he reacted and increased his speed to the maximum to catch up with Tan Yan.
The team behind hurriedly followed, but they were still a few steps behind. They could only watch Tan Yan riding his bike like crazy and rushing towards the roadside traffic booth, but disappeared into thin air the moment he hit the booth. Minister Yu, who was following closely behind, immediately realized that something was wrong, but it was too late to brake at this time. Inertia made Minister Yu rush in before the darkness disappeared.
The people behind them witnessed the two people disappearing into thin air, and it was unbelievable at this time. Director Li and others were stunned. They wanted to go forward to check, but they were held down by the people brought by Minister Yu.
"Don't go forward, maybe the hole hasn't disappeared yet!" Xiao Xu, the information officer who was said to be brought by Minister Yu, easily held down Director Li and Captain Wang with one hand, and said to the micro intercom on his collar: "The technical department will immediately check the energy reaction. A hole has appeared here!"
Soon after, a group of people came down from the armored vehicle, carrying instruments and surrounded the traffic booth. The police on duty in the booth were blocked and forced to return when they wanted to get out.
Xiao Xu handed Director Li and Captain Wang over to his subordinates and immediately ran to the instrument. After a series of operations, his expression became increasingly solemn.
He took out his cell phone and said to someone with a heavy face, "Report, a hollow reaction appeared in Ping County and disappeared after about 20 seconds. Minister Yu... accidentally entered the hollow."