Chapter 120: Chapter 92: Zhang Wenjun’s Past

“Solving the case isn’t urgent at the moment. If you need any help, feel free to let us know at the SWAT unit.”

Zhang Wenjun patted Zhou Penghui on the shoulder.

Zhou Penghui took a drag of his cigarette, raising his eyebrows slightly, as if surprised. Then he glanced at Gu Ji and Gao Bo, with a faint smile on his face.

“Alright, no problem.”

“The dishes are all here, let’s eat and talk.”

Zhang Wenjun picked up his chopsticks with an indifferent expression.

Gu Ji noticed every detail of their conversation. What Li Ruilin said was indeed correct. Although Zhang Wenjun appeared cool and stern on the surface, he actually looked out for them secretly.

Given Zhang and Zhou’s relationship over the years, if they really wanted to help, there was no need to put it so formally.

So, Zhang Wenjun was actually reminding Mr. Zhou: Don’t forget to credit their SWAT unit for the merits, and the only ones involved in this case from the unit were Gu Ji and Gao Bo.

To be able to participate in such a major case just as they started their careers could be a tremendous boost for their future career advancement.

During the meal.

Zhou Penghui spoke extensively about his and Zhang Wenjun’s past, revealing that their old boss was also an outstanding student in the SWAT program at Ningzhou Police Academy, and was even handpicked by Li Ruilin for the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team.

“So, Zhang Zhong was once in the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team? That’s our ultimate goal, something Gu Ji and I have been dreaming of!”

Gao Bo suddenly showed interest, but quickly realized, “Wait, since Zhang Zhong was in the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team, why was he transferred to the SWAT unit…”

SWAT members who can join the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team are elite among elites. Unless due to health reasons, it’s rare for someone to leave the team.

But Zhang Wenjun didn’t seem to have any health issues.

Zhou Penghui skewered a piece of beef, looked at Zhang Wenjun intentionally, and seeing no objection, he lowered his voice and said, “In the 20-year Ningzhou major gun theft case, Mr. Zhang was in action when…”

“I was pinned by two assailants during the operation. My teammate, Liang Xiaojia, was hit in the neck by a grenade fragment while trying to save me and was killed. After the operation, I chose to transfer out of the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team because I couldn’t face Liang Xiaojia’s parents.”

Unexpectedly, Zhang Wenjun chose to continue the story.

At that moment, Gu Ji and Gao Bo finally understood why, during police training, Zhang Wenjun harshly reprimanded Gu Ji for not protecting his teammates.

It was a reminder to Gu Ji not to overemphasize heroism, and it was also a silent remorse for his own regrets back in the day.

Gu Ji lowered his head, frowning slightly.

In 20 years, he hadn’t been admitted to Ningzhou Police Academy yet, but he had heard about this nationally sensational case in Jingzhou City.

The case originated when the Ningzhou Military Region’s reconnaissance unit’s weapons room was broken into. In the Xia Kingdom, where gun control is strict, this was an extremely rare significant case.

Even more so, the crime scene was the military region.

At the time, the military and government urgently mobilized the police to form a special task force, with the SWAT and Armed Police Force conducting a citywide search to assist!

Finally.

Nine hours after the crime, the task force pinpointed the location of the gang. With multiple forces besieging them, the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team shot four assailants dead, recovering all stolen firearms and weapons, and the case was resolved.

Although this was an old story, Gu Ji had always had a question:

How did the criminals manage to steal so many firearms from such a well-guarded military region?

He remembered that the case summary mentioned hostile spies were involved, but that explanation didn’t seem sufficient.

If it were other military units, there might have been a possibility;

But this was the reconnaissance unit!

The reconnaissance forces are considered elite in the military, almost akin to special forces. To steal weapons right under the noses of such highly counter-surveillance-aware soldiers, Gu Ji couldn’t imagine how it was possible.

Even with the various extraordinary abilities from the Crisis Management Game, he couldn’t guarantee he’d manage it.

Unfortunately.

Due to the sensitivity of the case, not many details were made public, and Gu Ji didn’t have the opportunity for in-depth research.

To think that Zhang Wenjun was one of the participants back then.

“Let’s not talk too much about this, let’s change the topic.”

Zhang Wenjun clearly did not want to divulge too much about it.

After the meal, they bid farewell to the two leaders.

Gao Bo put his arm around Gu Ji’s shoulder, smacking his lips, and said, “Who would have thought Zhang Zhong has such a past? It’s a pity, that was the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team, Gu Ji, let’s try to go to the training base for two more days tomorrow!”

“Oh, when did you become so diligent?”

Gu Ji’s eyelids twitched, suddenly became interested.

Unexpectedly, this time, Gao Bo, in contrast to his usual playful demeanor, said earnestly, “Because I don’t want to drag down my teammates during a future operation due to my lack of ability, especially not you, Gu Ji.”

The two exchanged a deep look for a second.

Gu Ji slapped Gao Bo away, “Get lost, you punk, trying to play the emotional card with me!”

“Just give me a straight answer, will you train with me or not!”

“Train! Why not? I’ll call Mr. Li right now!”

“Good vibes!”

…

The next day, with the help of Li Ruilin, Gu Ji and Gao Bo returned to the police training base to enhance CQB tactical penetration training.

Gu Ji had just acquired the USMC demolition methodology, so he taught Gao Bo many hot breaching techniques.

After several real-world exercises.

He realized he was more suited to being a number two or three assault team member/commander. In contrast, Gao Bo had much more experience with breaching, and after working together for so long, Gu Ji had grown accustomed to having him as the number one.

The danger of the number one position is undeniable.

To ensure his brother’s safety, Gu Ji imparted all the forced-entry knowledge he had to Gao Bo.

Boom—!

With a burst of smoke and fire, under the power of exercise explosives, the wooden door collapsed with a “boom”.

Looking at his successful breach, Gao Bo couldn’t help but cheer:

“Impressive, impressive! Gu Ji, how did you know these hot breaching techniques?”

“I found USMC demolition drill examples on the school library’s intranet and memorized them over and over.”

Gu Ji casually brushed it off with an excuse.

Gao Bo immediately gave a thumbs-up, “That’s amazing, how did I never realize you’re so awesome, once you graduated, all your talents unlocked?”

“That’s right, I actually have an old master guiding me in secret.”

“The three-year period is up, never underestimate a young man with humble beginnings?”

“Hahaha…”

…

By Tuesday, Gu Ji and Gao Bo officially joined the Ningjiang District SWAT Unit, and Zhang Wenjun began the process of applying for gun permits for them.

Typically, police officers need to complete one year of internship to apply for a gun permit, but in reality, the time may vary depending on their unit.

Officers from departments like security, household registration, and traffic rarely have the opportunity to apply, perhaps never needing it throughout their career, but in high-risk divisions like anti-narcotics, criminal investigation, and SWAT, they can apply within one to six months, and in major cases, special arrangements are made for faster processing.

Upon starting work.

Zhang Wenjun assigned them to patrol near Ningzhou Railway Station, and for a few days, Gu Ji and Gao Bo had to report for duty at the station on time with their task force truck.

Meanwhile.

Northern Myanmar, in the Kokang mountains.

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