On the other end of the line, Mr Li's taut nerves loosened slightly, and an indescribable sense of relief and appreciation surged up in him.
He responded again and again, his tone full of affirmation and trust: "Good! Good! This is exactly what I wanted to hear, exactly the drive I want from you! Since you have this judgement and confidence, I'm handing this case over to you for full command—every aspect of on‑scene examination and investigation will be coordinated by you!"
He paused briefly, his voice sinking, carrying the guidance and expectations of a senior: "Jiang An, you've just taken the post of Criminal Investigation Team Captain; this is the critical moment for you to establish your authority."
"Remember, on this line of work, authority doesn't come from your position, it's fought out case by case, battle by hard battle."
