HLM -Chapter 1202 Go Without Worry

Atulu perked up: “Four years ago, have you heard of the cat abuse case? Our boss handled it, and it was Uncle Bing who dealt with the person. That guy is ruthless—he had a gun!”

“OK, boss, I was wrong. No need to list them all—I know these cases like the back of my hand. You really did an outstanding job,” Sam quickly admitted.

This was the power of PNT. His psychological insight was extraordinary. Just by reading Wang Bo’s expression, he knew that if he continued to resist, he’d likely get in trouble.

After admitting his mistake, he added, “Boss, please let me speak a fair word…”

Wang Bo cut him off: “According to the fifth rule of law enforcement experience in Sunset Town, how do you tell if someone’s been bribed or is biased? Atulu, explain it to him.”

“Let me say a fair word,” the Māori giant chuckled, “That’s exactly the phrase a bribed person likes to say.”

Sam forced a wry smile: “Alright, boss, I’ll start. The police department is full of idiots! Can I say a few more words?”

“Sunset Town has a very high case-solving rate and great public security. But, boss, if we’re honest, isn’t that because you and the team maintain it using professional knowledge? You and your guys aren’t ordinary officers, are you?”

Wang Bo didn’t argue—he silently nodded in agreement.

Sam straightened up: “The police headquarters does not intend to erase your achievements, nor do they want to expel you from the force. They just want you to go study at the Royal Police Academy.”

New Zealand employs a recruitment system for police. Whenever there’s a vacancy, the police headquarters and regional bureaus release job openings. Official recruitment usually involves exams, including written tests and physical assessments. Passing these makes one a probationary officer, who then goes to the Royal Police Academy. Only after completing and passing the training does one officially become a police officer.

However, rural and small-town officers don’t need such a formal process. As long as they are healthy and have no criminal record, they qualify. After all, small-town officers are sometimes called constables rather than police chiefs, and their role is simply to maintain public order.

Atulu and Uncle Bing were recruited this way by Wang Bo himself. At that time, Sunset Town was like a child’s playhouse, and the police headquarters didn’t care.

Now, Sunset Town had become an important part of New Zealand and was internationally recognized, which brought attention to the local police force. Wang Bo liked this recognition and didn’t refuse the training. He also wanted his subordinates to develop more professional expertise.

But this was a critical time—Eva was pregnant, and he couldn’t leave. If he didn’t go, though, he would be removed from the position of police chief.

And Wang Bo was even less willing to be removed!

The police headquarters acted swiftly. They issued the notice at the end of February, and by early March—less than a week later—Wang Bo and his team had to go to the Royal Police Academy for training.

This put him in a foul mood. At dinner that evening, Eva immediately noticed and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Wang Bo forced a smile: “Nothing, dear. Maybe I’m just a little tired today.”

Eva rolled her eyes: “Alright, husband of mine. I’m your wife—I know your temper. Tell me, what’s troubling you?”

Even Father Bo, with a mouth full of food, nodded: “Yes, son. If something’s bothering you, talk to your parents. We’re family.”

Dale shook her head: “Don’t tell me—I’ve had enough trouble today. We lost the water fight again.”

Wang Bo’s heart had just warmed from the family’s concern when Dale dumped a scoop of cold water on him, and it turned icy again.

Father Bo still cared and asked, “What happened in the water fight?”

Dale took a water gun from her backpack and said gloomily: “It’s hot, so the teacher organized a water fight. But our team always loses, mainly because Ron and little Si aren’t helpful.”

Father Bo said: “Ah, I see. Actually, your brother-in-law liked water fights at your age too, but he never lost.”

Mother Bo patted the table: “Don’t corrupt Dale. Xiao Bo didn’t lose, but do you know how he won? He filled his water gun with hot water!”

Eva looked at Wang Bo in surprise. Wang Bo awkwardly said: “Who hasn’t been a mischievous kid at some point, right?”

Dale’s eyes lit up.

Wang Bo quickly pointed at her: “Don’t even think about it. If you dare spray classmates with hot water, your sister and I will not let it slide.”

Eva nodded: “Exactly. Don’t underestimate your sister just because of her big belly—she can still make you regret it.”

Dale pouted and sighed: “Fine. I swear, I won’t spray classmates with hot water. I’ll be a good kid at school.”

“Now, tell me what’s bothering you,” Eva said, taking his hand.

He couldn’t hide it—Sunset Town was too small, and their social circle was even smaller.

Wang Bo explained the police headquarters’ request. Father Bo said: “Then don’t be police chief. Just stay as town mayor—why get so busy all the time?”

Mother Bo thought for a moment: “Actually, being police chief is pretty good. You get to be impressive, and it’s also good for the kids—they always admire the police.”

Eva smiled, patting Wang Bo’s hand: “The Royal Police Academy—I know where it is, in the suburbs of Wellington. You should go. I’ll visit you on weekends. With a helicopter, everything will be convenient.”

With such a thoughtful wife, Wang Bo didn’t want to leave her. He gritted his teeth: “Forget it. The child is more important…”

Eva smiled: “Of course the child is important. But are you really going to give up the town’s only armed unit? We don’t even know who the police headquarters will assign as chief.”

Her words shattered Wang Bo’s resolve. Sunset Town was his everything—he could not let outsiders take control of its key positions.

Previously, the military had only sent a few soldiers to the town, and he had been furious, even willing to clash with the police headquarters to drive them away.

Eva asked again: “How long?”

Wang Bo said: “Four weeks.”

Eva immediately laughed: “I thought you’d be stuck there until the baby’s born. It’s just a month. My belly won’t even grow that much. And your parents are here, so go.”

Wang Bo mumbled: “We’ll see… we’ll see.”

He knew deep down he was tempted. To protect his position as police chief, he had to go.

The next day, he called his subordinates together to discuss it.

At that moment, Professor Sandra Angus called him: “Wang, where are you? Come to our school’s lab area. We need your help with something.”

Wang Bo asked: “What’s the matter?”

“The crocodile monitor situation.”