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“...this is our backbone. Law enforcement is not like beating a wolf with a stick; we fear the wolf running away, but we also fear it biting back. Who is he?”
Xu Ting asked, and Fan Wenjie whispered the answer in his ear. Upon learning the true identity, Old Xu seemed a bit disappointed that this person was not one of his own fierce generals.
However, the members of the task force who witnessed the scene were in awe of this undercover agent's performance. A single spark could ignite a crowd; a frenzied mob was often more troublesome for law enforcement than organized crime. This agent had managed the situation perfectly. If the crowd had truly erupted into chaos, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Yet, this outcome was already unexpected. After an hour of Thunder Action, the aftermath was still shocking.
In Yulin City, at the Pyramid Scheme building where the disturbances were most intense, an entire street resembled a war zone. Shoes, clothes, trash cans, and various makeshift weapons littered the ground. This was where the largest and most organized gang had been apprehended, gathering over fifteen hundred people. It took nearly half of the city's police force along with business enforcement teams to bring the situation under control.
On screen, angry, resentful, and hostile gazes frequently appeared in front of the camera. If the shot was extended, one could see groups of men and women of all ages squatting down, raising their middle fingers and spitting at the camera.
In Yan Chuan City, at a discovered hideout filled with various controlled knives, police followed leads to find individuals posing as Business officials who frequently ordered performances for deception. Upon verification, they turned out to be small managers from these hideouts. Their residences yielded a large quantity of Business uniforms, indicating that this operation had been ongoing for quite some time.
In Fuxian, while identifying Pyramid Scheme personnel, chaos erupted again. The leader hidden among the crowd incited a riot, surrounding the team taking photos and collecting evidence on-site. These individuals seemed well aware of the principle that law cannot govern a crowd; once they stirred up excitement and mobilized, those brainwashed by the Pyramid Scheme did not care about anything else and swung their fists against those who threatened their financial gains.
Thus... a fight broke out. Being close to Tongguan, part of the Police Force had been dispatched there. Over a hundred police officers and Business enforcers on-site were unable to stop an equally powerful Anti-Pyramid Scheme Team. Once this group gathered strength, they smashed enforcement recording devices and overturned two police cars before marching down the street with fists raised, directly surrounding the county government.
“Contact Fuxian's on-site commander; give him ten minutes. If he can't control the situation, he will be dismissed on-site...”
Xu Ting said angrily as he stood up.
He led his team downstairs. Outside the task force's base remained calm; Provincial Capital was unaffected. Yet those living in peace had no idea that such a critical story was unfolding around them.
Outside the building, a line of police cars was already parked. As Xu Ting exited, he saluted several members of the task force. They returned his salute solemnly as Old Chief said: “The harm to our province is most severe in Tongguan. Thank you for your hard work... We must identify the mastermind and dismantle their organization in the shortest time possible.”
"Yes."
The three of them responded in unison.
The emergency response plan, centered around urgent investigation, verification, and repatriation, was immediately activated.
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At 7 PM, Zhang Quan and Lian Qiang were in two vehicles, having just exited the inspection station at the provincial border. They circled back onto the highway and parked on the emergency lane, waiting for Ma Fenghuo to return from his release.
In the car they shared, there was an additional passenger, Xiao Mu. As they stopped, he rolled his mischievous eyes around, seemingly lost in thought. Lian Qiang offered him a cigarette, but Xiao Mu declined. Then Lian Qiang rolled down the window and lit one for himself, apologizing to Xiao Mu, "Sorry, I have a bit of an addiction."
Surprisingly, Xiao Mu found himself feeling less animosity towards these rough men. He listened as they excitedly recounted various Case Situations, and from their animated expressions, he could sense a lot—ranging from the bewilderment in mental hospitals to the chilling experiences in various Hideouts. Their journey had been fraught with ups and downs, and Xiao Mu felt a deep empathy for their excitement.
Excitement—yes, Xiao Mu shared that feeling of exhilaration. No matter how much he had previously questioned the name of justice, when true justice was finally served, he still experienced that thrill rising from within.
Was it for those still trapped in the deception of the Pyramid Scheme in mental hospitals? Or for those who could finally step out and no longer be ensnared? He couldn't quite articulate it, but his mood was certainly not as anxious as it had been while hiding away.
"Hey? Why is Lin silent? That's not like him," Lian Qiang asked.
Zhang Quan, busy reviewing the Case Situation, casually remarked, "Don't provoke him; he might just hold back a loud fart that could knock you out."
Having learned about Zhang Quan's verbal skills firsthand, he dared not tease Xiao Mu. Lian Qiang laughed heartily as he tossed away his cigarette butt. "3326, you're wrong here. In this major case from Shaanxi Province, Lin has made significant contributions; you should take a back seat. Why not give him a friendly face?"
"Try giving him a friendly face yourself," Zhang Quan replied without turning around.
Lian Qiang couldn't hold back any longer. He turned to the contemplative Xiao Mu and curiously asked, "Hey? Linzi, it seems like something unpleasant happened between you two?"
"No, he doesn't want to talk to me because as soon as he opens his mouth, his lack of intelligence becomes obvious, so he always avoids communicating with me," Xiao Mu replied seriously. Zhang Quan chimed in, "See? Now you know why I don't dare to speak."
Lian Qiang burst into laughter. The combination of Xiao Mu's cunning and Zhang Quan's roughness was truly strange. At this point, Zhang Quan glanced at the time and then turned to stare at Xiao Mu. His eyelids twitched several times, and his lips moved as if he wanted to say something but couldn't get the words out.
"What's wrong with you? Why is there a communication barrier between you two?" Lian Qiang asked, confused.
"Wait, there's a subtext in that guy's expression," Zhang Quan said, eyeing Xiao Mu mischievously, like a little rascal who had just seen a beautiful woman undress. From his experience, he could tell that there was something being left unsaid.
"What subtext?" Lian Qiang didn't understand.
"You wouldn't get it; this guy is not someone an average person can handle," Zhang Quan replied. Xiao Mu had a way of presenting riddles that always left him impressed.
"I know."
"You know what?"
"I know the unspoken subtext."
"What is it?"
"Linzi hit the jackpot this time; he got that Jia Secretary—Jia Fangfei—turned her over and over again. The special project team even recorded audio of it. Oh, you have no idea how much they tossed and turned; they installed listening devices on the windows but ended up recording nothing useful—just the sounds of them rolling around in bed..."
Zhang Quan was stunned for a moment, then found it both amusing and absurd. He laughed so hard his stomach hurt. At this point, Xiao Mu couldn't sit still anymore and reminded him, "Hey, Brother Qiang, show some respect; that's a person we're talking about! It's consensual between adults; does that hinder your law enforcement?"
"It doesn't matter; it doesn't matter... Actually, I'm envious and admire them," Lian Qiang chuckled. Zhang Quan pulled at his cheek and moved him aside to prevent him from rambling on. Then Zhang Quan scrutinized Xiao Mu again and said seriously, "Kid, speak up if you have something to say; don't keep me guessing."
"There's nothing much to it, just that your arrogance and pride will soon be replaced by frustration and regret," Xiao Mu said.
What does that mean? The two of them turned to Xiao Mu, with Lian Qiang urging, "Just say it! Are you trying to suffocate me?"
"I told you, you wouldn't believe me," Xiao Mu replied.
"Then you haven't said anything yet!" Zhang Quan pressed.
"Sit up straight and calm your minds. If you're sure you won't be nervous, then I'll tell you," Xiao Mu said.
This guy seemed to know something secretive. Meanwhile, the case situation was advancing rapidly, almost to the point where there was no time to wash the dirt off the carrots. Zhang Quan understood that oversights were inevitable. He spoke earnestly, "It's fine. If there's anything, just tell me. No need for taboos; we're brothers now, we consider each other family."
"Then let's test our brotherhood," Xiao Mu chuckled. "I'll mention three points. First, you might have to take measures against me. The hardest person to deal with is the informant. Once there's any suspicion, the informant becomes an outsider. I might find myself in such an awkward situation."
"No way! Whatever happens, Brothers will take care of it for you. Who dares to touch you? Without your mouth, we wouldn't be this relaxed today," Lian Qiang said. Zhang Quan thought for a moment and directly asked, "What about the other two points? Don't worry about the first one; it won't happen."
"The second point is that a portion of the seized money might have to be discarded, and it could be a significant amount," Xiao Mu stated.
"What? You little rascal didn't stash away some money, did you? Linzi, don't make that mistake; it could be fatal," Lian Qiang exclaimed in shock. Zhang Quan added, "Impossible! Just a stand-in; how could he come into contact with money? At Jin Ke Kaiyue's scene, everything would have been searched thoroughly."
Ignoring their concerns, Xiao Mu moved on to the third point. "The reason I mentioned the second point is because of the third: I can't take the money, but someone else can."
"Who?" both men asked in surprise.
"The mastermind—Old A, whom you still don't fully understand—he should have already left with the money," Xiao Mu pondered.
Is that possible? Lian Qiang and Zhang Quan exchanged glances. Zhang Quan pulled out his phone and reviewed the updates on the case situation. One by one, they were still at the stage of identifying identities and verifying evidence; it would take some time to confirm everything. How could Xiao Mu possibly know that the mastermind had already left?
"It can't be! Today was a complete uprooting," Lian Qiang exclaimed in astonishment. The project team's deductions should have pointed to He Yuguo, Tu Shenhao, and a few others. Zhang Quan expressed doubt, saying, "In this situation, I don't think anyone could pull off something like that."
As the two were puzzled, they turned to Xiao Mu, who smiled and said, "Don't look at me; I have no idea. I'm just trying to guess and verify."
Just then, the intercom in the vehicle suddenly rang, calling for Lian Qiang. Following the instructions, he returned the call through an encrypted line. After stepping out to answer, his expression changed dramatically. He waved for Zhang Quan to get out of the car and whispered something that left Zhang Quan stunned.
The Tongguan Action Team ordered: Control personnel with significant concealment behavior—Lin Musheng.
Moreover, this command came after consulting the Provincial Task Force. During the attempt to capture Jia Fangfei, an unexpected incident occurred; she had already been tied up in a restroom, her belongings searched, and before the operation commenced, the informant Lin Musheng had destroyed the audio-visual recording device embedded in his phone.
The sudden bad news left Lian Qiang and Zhang Quan at a loss. For quite some time, neither of them got back into the car, unsure how to face Xiao Mu. It felt as if they had committed a grave mistake. After a long while, the car window slowly rolled down, revealing Xiao Mu's handsome and fair face peering out with interest at the awkward duo. He seemed unfazed by what was about to unfold and casually remarked:
"It seems I guessed correctly; I'm going from informant to suspect."
There was no complaint from Xiao Mu; he appeared quite composed. However, as the window began to rise again, his expression turned cold…
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