Diary of a Criminal Investigator-Chapter 316: Let’s Do a Shoulder Throw

The competition ring was set up right in the gym of the city bureau, similar to the boxing rings you see on TV, with elastic ropes around it and a slightly springy floor.

The two stood face-to-face, nodded to signal the referee that they were ready.

"Zhao Shangjun from the High-speed Rail New District Criminal Investigation Team versus Lu Chuan from the Criminal Investigation Team, begin!"

The match began, and Zhao Shangjun beckoned with his fist: "Teacher Lu, how about we try an over-the-shoulder throw? The floor is elastic, it won’t hurt, give it a shot?"

Over-the-shoulder throw?

Lu Chuan had really never tried this move before. Hearing Zhao Shangjun’s words, he nodded: "Sure, sure."

"Great!"

Zhao Shangjun wasn’t very tall, just over 1.7 meters, but his body was solid and muscular.

With Lu Chuan’s consent, he immediately moved in, arms spread wide, reaching Lu Chuan within two breaths.

With a slight shift of his body, one hand reached out to grab Lu Chuan’s right arm.

The essence of an over-the-shoulder throw is to catch by surprise, using the body’s inertia to accelerate. As long as you grab the arm, follow through, prop with the shoulder, and it’s done!

Being able to execute a perfect tactical throw like this isn’t common, Zhao Shangjun was inwardly thrilled.

After acquiring basic fighting skills, even though Lu Chuan hadn’t experienced real combat, the system-awarded skills made it seem as if he was as proficient as someone who had practiced for years.

Seeing Zhao Shangjun weave in and aim for his arm, Lu Chuan already knew what the other intended to do next.

An over-the-shoulder throw, it was indeed an over-the-shoulder throw.

However, Lu Chuan didn’t plan on letting the opponent throw him over his shoulder.

His right hand followed along Zhao Shangjun’s grabbing arm, retreating, making Zhao grasp at air.

Then his left hand reversed, grabbing Zhao Shangjun’s right shoulder, exerted a little force, stepped forward from the retreating stance, and bent over!

Boom!

The audience fell silent.

What the heck?

Wasn’t there supposed to be an over-the-shoulder throw?

It was indeed an over-the-shoulder throw, but...

Wasn’t Zhao Shangjun supposed to throw Lu Chuan? Why is it Zhao Shangjun lying on the ground now?

Watching from below and drinking water, Zhang Hui almost choked.

He had seen the entire process.

Zhao Shangjun’s motion when lunging forward, getting ready for the over-the-shoulder throw, was textbook.

As long as Lu Chuan didn’t resist, being thrown over would’ve been fine.

Of course, even if he resisted, it would’ve been useless.

But what did Lu Chuan do just now? With a retreat and a step forward thrust, it was like Zhao Shangjun purposely leaned in to let Lu Chuan throw him.

After all, the turning posture was perfectly set.

Is he really that eager to butter him up?

Is it necessary?

Lying on the ground, Zhao Shangjun still couldn’t comprehend what happened.

Wasn’t it supposed to be an over-the-shoulder throw, why am I on the ground?

Lu Chuan didn’t mind, he enjoyed performing this over-the-shoulder throw.

He admitted, Zhao Shangjun was professional. When he promised to play the over-the-shoulder throw, he directly set the right posture in front of him.

"Brother Zhao, you’re too kind, the posture you set was so perfect, I didn’t even have to exert much effort."

As Lu Chuan pulled him up, Zhao Shangjun was still dumbfounded.

Could it be...

Did he really mean to say the over-the-shoulder throw was to throw himself?

"Lu Chuan from the Criminal Investigation Team wins!"

"Damn, the High-speed Rail New District team is shameless."

"To please the Crime Scene Investigation, would they stoop to such disgraceful acts?"

"Don’t worry, our Development Area team won’t go easy!"

"Exactly, neither will our Head District team!"

The matches continued, and soon the first round was completed.

Zhang Hui, Lu Chuan, along with Chen Dong and Wu Guozhi from the Head District and Development Area, advanced.

"Draw lots, pair up for elimination!"

"I got a white lot."

"I also got a white lot."

Lu Chuan and Chen Dong from Head District drew two white lots first.

Zhang Hui and Wu Guozhi didn’t need to draw; they were surely red-lotted.

"First match, Zhang Hui from the Criminal Investigation Team versus Wu Guozhi from the Development Area Criminal Investigation Team!"

The two were old acquaintances, having competed before.

Zhang Hui had won once, Wu Guozhi had won twice.

"Come on, Old Wu, this time I want to settle the score!"

"Hahaha, just a defeated opponent, bring it on!"

Bam!

Thunk!

The two went back and forth, clashing for over ten rounds.

Below, Lu Chuan watched with relish as Zhao Shangjun sat nearby.

"Teacher Lu... you really didn’t train?"

Lu Chuan nodded: "I practiced a few moves in college, but haven’t really trained since."

Zhao Shangjun was bewildered, really never trained?

Then how did I end up getting thrown?

Didn’t I just slip?

"Good!"

The cheer interrupted Zhao Shangjun’s self-doubt, as on stage, Zhang Hui delivered a side kick, knocking Wu Guozhi out of the ring.

The kick was powerful and forceful.

"Nice kick!"

Breathing heavily, Zhang Hui looked at Wu Guozhi outside the ring: "How was that? That was just a warm-up."

Peeved, Wu Guozhi flipped a middle finger: "Two to two, what’s there to be smug about? Next time, let’s settle it!"

"Alright, I’ll be waiting!"

This battle was quite a struggle for Zhang Hui too.

If Wu Guozhi hadn’t been cornered and lost his rhythm when coming out, the outcome would’ve been uncertain.

"Next match, Chen Dong versus Lu Chuan!"

The two stepped onto the platform, knocking fists to show respect.

Unlike Zhao Shangjun, Chen Dong was nearly 1.8 meters tall, making him a good match for Lu Chuan.

"Teacher Lu, I wouldn’t go easy, I’m really going to do an over-the-shoulder throw later."

"No worries, I can handle it."

Lu Chuan felt these experts all seemed to favor the over-the-shoulder throw.

Like how Zhao Shangjun did, and now Chen Dong too.

In reality, executing an over-the-shoulder throw isn’t easy, usually achievable only when there’s a significant skill gap.

Chen Dong was a frontline investigator; Lu Chuan was a crime scene investigator, so of course, Chen Dong wouldn’t wait for Lu Chuan to attack first.

Moreover, Chen Dong himself mentioned doing an over-the-shoulder throw to Lu Chuan, so he could only move forward.

Unlike Zhao Shangjun’s small steps, Chen Dong’s height allowed him to reach Lu Chuan in two strides.

His hands crossed, moving his right forward to grab Lu Chuan’s left arm.

Simultaneously turning left, once the arm was securely held, the left turn would propel his body for a powerful waist jab, making Lu Chuan soar.

Bam!

Indeed, soaring through the air, but what stunned everyone was that it was Chen Dong lying on the ground, not Lu Chuan.

Over-the-shoulder throw!

Another over-the-shoulder throw!

Like Zhao Shangjun before him, Chen Dong was baffled.

What happened?

How did I just fly?

"Damn! Old Chen, you’re even more shameless than Zhao Shangjun, didn’t you say you wouldn’t hold back?"

"You’re so fake, just getting thrown over like that?"

Holding back?

As Lu Chuan helped him up, Chen Dong questioned himself, did I hold back just now?

"Next match, Zhang Hui from the Criminal Investigation Team versus Lu Chuan from the Criminal Investigation Team!"

Zhang Hui looked at Lu Chuan with a complicated expression.

He had watched the entire bout between Chen Dong and Lu Chuan.

To be honest, he felt those two were really going easy on him.

That stance looked like they were purposely setting themselves up for a fall.

"Lu Chuan, shall we try an over-the-shoulder throw too?"

Lu Chuan nodded: "Sure, sure."

He had grown quite familiar with this move.

"I won’t hold back, though."

The two had known each other for quite some time, so there was no need to hold back.

"No need, no need."

"Brother Hui, bring it on."

Zhang Hui nodded: "Alright, let’s give it a try!"

Saying this, Zhang Hui moved forward to grab Lu Chuan’s left arm, slightly shifting his weight to prepare for a side back throw.

Bam!

Zhang Hui experienced the feeling of taking flight.

Damn, did Lu Chuan just over-the-shoulder throw me?!