Over the next few days, Han Bin worked on closing the case.
From the poisoning of Chen Zihe to the discovery of the distribution channel of the illegal drugs, a large number of people were involved in the case. The case files and procedures were complicated.
Fortunately, Han Bin was no longer in charge of the basic work, otherwise it would be troublesome.
On Saturday, Han Bin took the day off.
To his family, Wang Qingsheng's engagement was the most important thing. Work could be put aside.
Han Bin woke up early and went to his uncle's house to see if he needed help. Then, he took the gifts and drove back to the neighborhood to pick up his parents.
That afternoon, his uncle and father would definitely be drinking. Han Bin had to be their driver.
At eleven in the morning, Han Bin and the others arrived at the restaurant, Red Star Restaurant.
This was a long-established restaurant that mainly served Shandong, Sichuan, and Cantonese cuisines. There were a few signature dishes that were excellent.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Han Weidong and Wang Huifang went to the private room first. Wang Qingsheng waited at the entrance while Han Bin confirmed the dishes with the restaurant staff.
At eleven in the morning, the woman arrived. There were three people in the woman's house: Qiao Fei and her parents.
Wang Qingsheng quickly went up to them. "Uncle, Auntie, please take care."
"Okay." Qiao Fei's father nodded and looked at the signboard. "It's still the same. I haven't been here in years. I wonder if the chef changed."
"I'm not sure. You can try it yourself later." Wang Qingsheng replied and asked Qiao Fei, "Fei Fei, why isn't Big Brother here?"
"He said he was coming, but he said he had something to do. Don't worry about him."
"Why don't I give him a call?"
"No need. He knows. He'll come when he's done."
"That's fine. Uncle, Auntie, let's go in first." Wang Qingsheng led the three to the private room on the second floor.
When Wang Huifang and Han Weidong heard the noise, they quickly went to the door to welcome them.
After the two of them met, they exchanged some pleasantries.
Qiao Fei's parents were in their sixties. They were a few years older than Han Weidong and Wang Huifang, but not by much. They were considered part of the same generation.
Among the people present, Han Bin was the youngest and the youngest. He could only accompany at the back and run some errands.
Han Bin greeted the waiter and asked them to serve the dishes. At the same time, he asked for the menu and asked Qiao Fei and her parents to see if there was anything else they wanted to eat.
Qiao Fei's parents were too embarrassed to order it, so Qiao Fei ordered steamed dumplings with buckwheat noodles. Her father had high blood sugar and liked to eat mixed grains.
While the dishes were being served, the others chatted while Han Bin was in charge of pouring tea and wine. This was also the main purpose of bringing him along.
Because the dishes were ordered in advance, the kitchen also knew the approximate time, so the dishes were served very quickly. After a while, three dishes were served, two cold dishes and one hot dish.
Salad Shredded Jellyfish, Hand-Grabbed Lamb, Crystal Pork Knuckle.
Wang Qingsheng said, "Uncle, Auntie, try it and see if it's the same taste you've had before."
Qiao Fei's father picked up a piece of crystal pork elbow and nodded. "Yeah, it's the same taste. Ever since my blood sugar was high, I haven't had it again. Today is the perfect time to satisfy my craving."
Qiao Fei said, "Dad, your blood sugar is under control now. As long as you don't overdo it, it's fine to eat less occasionally."
"Knock knock …"
At this moment, the door to the private room rang. Then, the door was pushed open and a man in his forties walked in. His features were similar to Qiao Fei's father's.
"Brother, why are you only here now?"
The man was Qiao Fei's brother, Qiao Dongxi. He was wearing sunglasses and holding a briefcase in his hand. He smiled and said, "A friend of mine opened a company and I helped out a little. He insisted on treating me to a meal. I said I was busy today and couldn't leave, but he still pestered me for a long time."
Wang Qingsheng said, "Brother, please sit here."
Qiao Dongxi was 39 years old this year, two years younger than Wang Qingsheng. However, they could not be considered relatives by age, so they could only address each other like Qiao Fei.
Wang Qingsheng gave them a simple introduction.
Han Bin picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Qiao Dongxi.
Qiao Dongxi glanced at Han Bin. "Not bad, young man. You're quite spirited."
Wang Qingsheng said, "This is my nephew."
Qiao Dongxi said, "Qingsheng, we've known each other for a long time. I've long said that I haven't had a chance to drink with you. Let's have a few good drinks today."
"Yes, I've wanted to get together with you for a long time. It's just that Qiao Fei is afraid that we'll drink too much if we get together."
Qiao Dongxi said with a smile, "It's not wrong to listen to my wife about the matters at home, but we still have to make the decision about the matters at the banquet."
Wang Qingsheng smiled and said, "Brother is right. Let's have a good drink today."
Qiao Fei said, "It's not that I don't want you to drink. Drink less."
Qiao Fei's mother tugged at Qiao Dongxi's sleeve. "Yes, yes, drink less. Drink less."
She persuaded them. It was impossible not to drink at an occasion like this, especially the men. They had to take the initiative and be more passionate. Even if they drank too much, they still had to show their attitude.
Wang Qingsheng's parents were already gone. The only people in the family who could discuss things were his sister and brother-in-law.
On such an occasion, Han Weidong had to take good care of the bride's father and brother.
Han Weidong raised his glass and said to Qiao Dongxi, "Brother, my surname is Han. I'm Qingsheng's brother-in-law. Let's have a toast."
"Brother Han, you're older than me. I should be the one to toast you."
"It's all the same. Let's have a toast."
The two of them drank a toast.
After drinking, everyone started chatting.
Qiao Dongxi asked, "Brother Han, where do you work?"
"I work at the Guang 'an Road Police Station."
Qiao Dongxi slapped his forehead. "Hey, I remember now. I think I heard Qiao Fei say that you're the Chief of the Guang 'an Road Police Station, right?"
"Yes."
"My apologies. You're the leader. I have to give you a toast."
Han Weidong waved his hand. "I'm not a leader. We'll be family in the future."
The two of them drank another toast.
Qiao Dongxi smiled. "I have a lot of friends and acquaintances in the public security system. There are people in the Dispatch Department, the Sub-Bureau, and the City Bureau. Let's meet up in the future. Who knows, we might all be friends."
Han Weidong said, "That's right. They're all on Qin Island."
Han Weidong drank a few glasses with Qiao Dongxi and two glasses with Qiao Fei's father. His main task today was to keep the two of them company.
There weren't many men who didn't like to drink. Take Qiao Fei's father for example. The old man had some health problems. Although it wasn't a big problem, the doctor told him to stop drinking. However, the old man still wanted to drink a few glasses on such an occasion.
Qiao Fei and her mother were worried about her father's health and didn't want him to drink too much.
At this moment, Han Weidong was in a difficult position. He could tell that Brother Qiao wanted to drink. If he didn't keep him company, it would seem like he wasn't enthusiastic. However, if he toasted too much, he was afraid that Qiao Fei and her mother would be unhappy. So, he decided to drink with Qiao Dongxi.
Qiao Dongxi also liked to drink. In his words, he didn't usually drink, but today was his sister's engagement day. As her brother, he was happy and had to drink.
After three rounds of drinks and five different dishes, the atmosphere in the private room became better and better.
It didn't matter if it was the first time they met a man. As long as they drank, there would be a sense of familiarity.
The women chatted well. Wang Huifang had long wanted her brother to get married. Her parents were no longer around, so as his sister, she had to take responsibility. She did have the ability to do so.
Qiao Dongxi drank more and more and was already a little drunk. It seemed that he felt that it wasn't enough to just drink with Han Weidong and Wang Qingsheng. He looked at Han Bin. "Nephew, I'll call you nephew too. Is that okay?"
Han Bin put down his chopsticks. "No problem. Go ahead. I'm listening."
"You're a good young man. One look and I can tell that you're down-to-earth. Are you married?"
"Not yet."
"Where do you work?"
"I'm also in the public security system."
"You're in the police station too?"
"No, the city's public security bureau."
Qiao Dongxi raised his glass. "Not bad. You have a bright future. Let's have a toast."
"Uncle Qiao, I drove here today. I'll use tea in place of wine to toast you."
"Look, I was just saying that you're down-to-earth. Now you're using tea in place of wine."
Han Bin smiled bitterly. "My task today is to serve tea and water and serve everyone well. We'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future. I'll toast you again then."
Wang Qingsheng said, "Big Brother, let me toast you. My nephew was supposed to be on duty today, so he took a day off to rest. They don't know when he'll have a mission. Drinking in broad daylight can easily cause problems."
"That's true. This police department is different from other departments." Qiao Dongxi wasn't afraid. No matter who offered him a toast, he would drink it in one go.
Qiao Fei advised, "Brother, you're almost drunk. Don't drink too much."
"It's fine. I'm happy today. Brother-in-law and Qingsheng are both down-to-earth people. No matter how much we drink, it's fine as long as we're happy."
Han Bin took the bottle and poured Qiao Dongxi another glass.
Qiao Dongxi raised his glass. "Nephew, you work in the city's public security bureau. I'll recommend someone to you. Do you know him?"
"Go ahead."
"His surname is Tao. He's now the captain of the city's criminal investigation unit."
Han Bin said, "You're talking about Tao Bo, Captain Tao."
"Yes, that's him. Do you know him?"
"Yes, I'm also in the city's criminal investigation unit."
"Look, isn't this a coincidence? This Tao Bo isn't an outsider. He's my wife, your aunt's cousin. Don't think that he's younger than me. He's very capable. He's only thirty-five or thirty-six years old now and he's already the captain of the criminal investigation unit. Since you're also in the criminal investigation unit, you should know him. "
"Yes." Han Bin responded.
Actually, Tao Bo was the vice captain of the city's criminal investigation unit and the captain of the first squadron. His rank was slightly higher than Han Bin's, but his actual position was the same as Han Bin's. One was in charge of the first squadron, and the other was in charge of the second squadron. The two of them did not have a direct superior and subordinate relationship.
However, who would argue with a drunk person?
"In the future, if there's anything you can't solve, go to him. Mention my name. It'll work."
"I'll remember that."
"Come, let's have a toast."
Han Bin smiled bitterly. After talking for so long, this was the main point.
Qiao Fei said, "Brother, don't drink anymore. You'll be drunk if you keep drinking."
"It's nothing. It's fine."
Seeing that Han Bin did not raise his glass, Qiao Dongxi was a little unhappy. "Brother, are you not giving me face or you don't believe me? Why don't I call Tao Bo over and see if it'll work? "
"Yes, it'll definitely work."
"I'll call him now. Do you want to drink?"
Han Bin said, "Captain Tao is at work today. It's not good to disturb him."
"It's Saturday. What kind of work is he on?"
"He's on duty today."
"How do you know?"
Han Bin explained, "Captain Tao is on duty for me today."
Qiao Dongxi was stunned for a moment and smiled. "Don't brag, kid. On duty for you? What rank does he have to be on duty for you?
I'll call him and introduce him to you. If there's anything in the future, you can look for him. "
People who were drunk could not be persuaded. As they spoke, Qiao Dongxi dialed the number.
A man's voice came from the phone. "Hello."
Qiao Dongxi's ears were a little bad after drinking. He pressed the speaker button. "Hello, Tao Bo, do you know who I am?"
"Third Brother-in-law, you've been drinking again, haven't you?"
"Look, you're the captain of the criminal investigation unit. We haven't even met and you already know that I've been drinking."
"You're drunk like this in the middle of the day. Aren't you afraid that my third sister will scold you?"
"It's okay. I wouldn't dare. No, she wouldn't dare." It was unknown if Qiao Dongxi was speaking the truth after drinking. "Brother, have you eaten? Come over and have a drink. "
"That won't do. I'm on duty today."
"I have something to tell you today. I have a little brother. No, I have a relative who is also in your city's criminal investigation unit. Take care of him when you have time. "
"Who is it? What's his name?"
"Han Bin."
Tao Bo sounded a little surprised. "Who?"
"Han Bin. You know him, right?"
"I know him too well."
"It's good that you know him. He's not an outsider. Take care of him for my sake in the future. "
"I can't take care of him."
"What are you saying? You're not giving me face."
"It's not that I'm not giving you face. I just don't have that ability." Tao Bo changed the topic. "Is Han Bin with you?"
"Yes."
"Let him answer the phone."
"Here. Your Captain Tao wants you to answer the phone. He's not an outsider. It's fine."
Han Bin was a little helpless. He took the phone and said, "Captain Tao."
"You're really something, kid. You let your brother work overtime for you while you run off to eat and drink. You're still showing off to me."
"Captain Tao, don't misunderstand. I wouldn't dare to show off to you. Uncle Qiao drank some wine. He knew that we're working together, so he wanted to pull some strings. He asked you to take care of me out of kindness. "
"I'll take care of you. Forget it. With your efficiency in solving cases, you might climb above me one day. I'll have to call you captain."
"That's not possible. You're my senior."
"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. Old Qiao is my cousin's husband. Don't let him drink too much. "
"Don't worry."
"That's it. I won't be on duty for you next time. Don't try to entice me with wine." Tao Bo hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, there was a brief silence in the private room.
Qiao Dongxi sobered up a little. The reason why he mentioned Tao Bo was because he wanted to use Tao Bo's identity to boost his sister's reputation. Tao Bo did give him a lot of face. He answered his phone and even called him cousin's husband. However, listening to his conversation with Han Bin, it was a little strange.
Tao Bo was really on duty for Han Bin. Didn't this indirectly mean that their positions were the same?
Qiao Fei knew that Han Bin worked in the Municipal Public Security Bureau, but she didn't know his specific position.
Qiao Dongxi felt a little awkward. How was he going to clean up this mess?
"Bang!" Qiao Dongxi knocked his head on the table. He was drunk.
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