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Lin Yao wiped her tears and found a chair. She reached out to unlock Father Lin's phone and slowly sat down, editing a message to send while backing up the information on his device. "Dad, during our confrontation just now, you were deadly serious with every move. Were you planning to send me to see my brother?"
Father Lin looked tense and slightly anxious as he defended himself. "Yao Yao, what are you talking about? That person at the party was not you. I had no idea it would be you coming over, and I couldn't tell the difference in that moment. Do you not trust me because you took my phone?"
Lin Yao stepped closer, leaning in front of Father Lin. "Did Dad really not recognize me, Yao Yao? Why did that person go straight for me at the hotel instead of looking for Lin Xiao?"
Upon hearing this, Father Lin threw his head back and laughed loudly. "Yao Yao, why would you doubt that I'm your father? Because of a phone call you received?"
"Because your lies are too numerous and your story is poorly constructed," Lin Yao replied. "Moreover, my dad has never said anything bad about Uncle. On the contrary, he told us that Uncle is an excellent Narcotics Officer, someone we should always respect and admire."
Father Lin looked astonished, even questioning whether his ears were functioning properly as he sneered. "Excellent? And yet here he is, handcuffed right in front of you. Is this how you show admiration for me, my dear niece?"
Lin Yao pressed on, "Are we done pretending? Tell me, where have you hidden my dad?"
Lin Guoli scoffed, "Come out."
Lin Yao looked around but saw no one.
When he looked up, he saw the Masked Man on the upper floor, one hand holding a gun and the other pushing a staggering figure down the stairs.
The person was none other than Father Lin, bound tightly with ropes and a cloth stuffed in his mouth.
The Masked Man rudely shoved Father Lin down the stairs.
Lin Guoli said, "Lin Yao, surprised? Did you expect this? To meet your father here?"
At that moment, Lin Yao regretted not bringing a gun.
He drew his knife and pressed it against Lin Guoli's neck. "Lin Guoli, have I been too merciful towards you? Don’t forget, I am Lin Yao, but I am also Hei Xie, the very Hei Xie you helped elevate."
"Release my father immediately, or I swear I can take your life right now."
Lin Guoli replied, "Ah, the youth. For every injury you inflict on me, your father will suffer tenfold. If I die, your father won't live either. Go ahead and try; just don't hold back."
Suddenly, Lin Guoli mocked Father Lin, "So tell me, my dear brother, if your son dies at my hands and your daughter wants revenge, who should I go after first—your son or her?"
The Masked Man removed the cloth stuffed in Father Lin's mouth, and Father Lin gasped for air, his hands clenched into fists. The feeling of helplessness and despair left him slightly breathless, but he managed to pull himself together. "I beg you, don't harm Yao Yao. I'm begging you, really don't hurt her. I've already lost Xiao'er; please don't make another mistake."
Before Lin Yao could speak, a gun was suddenly pressed against Yao Yao's temple, and then Lin Yao was quickly tied up. The assailant discreetly slipped something into Lin Yao's hand. Lin Yao was taken aback. "Chen Yang, how did you end up here? Are you the undercover cop?"
He was pushed toward Lin Guoli, who casually tossed a set of keys to the Masked Man to unlock his restraints before swiftly leaving the scene.
Lin Yao struggled against his captor, shouting, "Chen Yang, let me go! You despicable coward! Do you have any shame wearing that uniform? What did that scum offer you that made you throw away your bright future to associate with such filth?"
Without looking back, Chen Yang walked away.
Once Lin Guoli was free, he approached Lin Yao and slapped him hard across the face. Blood seeped from the corner of Lin Yao's mouth as a clear handprint marked his cheek. It was evident that there was no familial bond worth mentioning between them. Lin Guoli glared at Lin Yao and spat, "Lin Yao, you're even more deserving of death than your brother. I was blind not to recognize you as Hei Xie back then; otherwise, I would have taken you out first. You've destroyed so many of my hideouts and disrupted countless of my operations."
"How many people have you captured again? How can you still call yourself Hei Xie?"
Father Lin shouted hoarsely, "I beg you to calm down. Don't do something you'll regret for the rest of your life. Please, don't hurt Yao Yao; she is the only blood relative you have left in this world."
Lin Guoli replied, "What a joke! My blood relative? Are you reminding me how big the green hat you've put on me is? You and your daughter both deserve to die. I’ve tried to kill you so many times, yet here you are. That woman must not want you to join her just yet. Don’t worry; I’ll reunite your family soon enough."
Father Lin seemed to hesitate, letting out a long sigh before turning to Lin Yao. "Yao Yao, I'm sorry. I wanted to keep this buried in my heart for the rest of my life without letting you know. But it seems I can’t hide it anymore; it’s time for you to know the whole truth."
Lin Guoli, so you want the truth, do you? When you pretended to be me and married Fen'er, you swore that you would love her for a lifetime, protect her, and make her happy. But how selfish you are! A selfless police officer who was targeted by a criminal organization chose to abandon her alone in the countryside for his own safety. Do you even realize how much she hoped to share her pregnancy news with you when you sent her off? But what did you do? If I hadn’t brought her back, she and the child would have been dead long ago.
You thought leaving her alone in the countryside was the best protection for her,
little did you know she nearly lost her life at the hands of those people. When you completely surrendered and joined the opposing organization,
you came back a few times and saw me by her side. You were unwilling to show your face,
convinced that she and I had an affair and that she was carrying my child, which led to your resentment and several attempts on my life.
But I never expected you would be cruel enough to harm her and the child.
She was heavily pregnant when she went for a check-up, and you personally drove the car that hit her.
How could you bear to commit such a heinous act? Fortunately, heaven favored her, allowing her to cling to life; she refused to leave so easily,
holding on until the child was born, giving you a son and a daughter. During childbirth, she faced complications and was beyond saving.
Until her last breath, she never complained about you, always saying that you must have your reasons for doing this and urged me not to hate you, asking me to take care of her children.
Haven't you always wanted to know the truth from back then? This is the truth.
How ruthless your heart must be. Father Lin was in tears, unable to speak.
Lin Guoli: "Do you think I would believe you just because you say this?
Lin Xiao and Lin Yao could never be my children; it's impossible. It’s all your betrayal.
It’s all your fault; you pushed me step by step into becoming what I am today."
"Isn't it your child? A paternity test will reveal the truth. I treat both children as my own, but ultimately, they carry your blood. No matter how big the Lin Group becomes, Xiao'er and Yao Yao will eventually grow into proud Narcotics Officers," Father Lin said.
Lin Guoli trembled and collapsed to his knees, crying uncontrollably. "No, what you say isn't true. It’s not like this. Why do you want to strip me of my right to be a father? Why didn’t you tell me? How could you watch my child die in my hands? How could you let the two children become my adversaries? You deserve to die; you are the one who truly deserves it."
With that, he stood up, snatched the gun from Jinming's hand, and aimed it at Father Lin.
In that moment, Lin Yao moved quickly. Chen Yang had given her a blade, and she stepped in front of Father Lin to block the bullet, collapsing at his feet. "Dad, no matter what the truth is or isn’t, Yao Yao doesn’t care. In this life, Yao Yao only recognizes you; you are the only dad I will ever have."
Father Lin broke down in tears. "Yao Yao, I’m not worth it. How can you be so foolish?"
Lin Guoli shouted, "It’s better if you die! You should die!"
He raised his hand to fire again, but before Yoying could react, Chen Yang swiftly seized the gun and quickly cuffed him.
Yoying angrily questioned, "Have you forgotten something? You betrayed me!"
"Not forgotten, how could I forget? I've already found her," Chen Yang said.
He led the entire Drug Enforcement Team to the scene, executing a complete encirclement.
Li Ze saw Yao Yao lying on the ground and helped Lin Yao up. Weakly, Lin Yao called out, "A Ze, you’re here."
She had thought she could rest and be rescued.
But Li Ze immediately placed handcuffs on Lin Yao's wrists and coldly ordered, "Take them all away."
The icy tone made Lin Yao unable to believe that the person before her was Li Ze.
At that moment, Lin Yao could no longer hold on; she dragged her heavy feet and collapsed to the ground.
She could hear voices calling out, "Yao Yao, Yao Yao." Was it her father or Li Ze?
Chen Yang was speaking, asking Li Ze, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Sure about what?
Sure about arresting me?
At this moment, nothing seemed to matter anymore. What mattered was that Yoying was caught.
I could finally be myself again. The murderer of my brother had been apprehended; at least I could provide some closure for him.
Now I could go meet my brother and mother.
I have never seen my mother; all I have are old photographs of my parents together.
I always thought the woman in the pictures was my mother alongside my father, never realizing that fate had played a cruel joke on me—the man in the photo was not my father.
But Yao Yao truly loves her father. Why does reality have to be so harsh? Why must destiny mock me like this?
A Ze now knows everything. Is he blaming me for deceiving him?
Or is it because I am Hei Xie, and he wants to bring me to justice?
Today, A Ze feels so unfamiliar to me, but I do not blame him; after all, I was the one who deceived him first.
After Lin Yao went missing, Li Ze ignored everyone's warnings and resolutely set out to find her.
As his investigation deepened and he refused to give up,
during an operation to capture Yang Sen, he received information about Lin Jinming from Li Ze.
Through Lin Jinming, Li Ze discovered that the elusive Drug Lord known as Hei Xie was none other than his lover of five years, Lin Yao.
Moreover, Lin Yao was also a colleague of Lin Xiao.
In shock, Li Ze found himself in a dilemma.
The colleague he had always admired, Lin Xiao, was actually Yao Yao,
and the Hei Xie he had cursed for evading capture was also Yao Yao. How could this be?
He began to reevaluate their relationship.
Why, after five years, did he know nothing about Yao Yao?
Which of her many identities could be trusted, and which one was the real her?
When did Yao Yao start adopting multiple identities?
That night, after the Toast Ceremony halted the capture operation, Yao Yao vanished without a trace, and Lin Xiao had taken leave to attend to matters back home.
Clearly, he was the fool; while he worried endlessly about Yao Yao's disappearance, searching everywhere and even begging Lin Xiao and Chen Yang to help him look for her, how ridiculous was that?
Lin Xiao's excuse of going back home was just a cover.
He must have gone off to do something significant under the guise of Hei Xie.
It was absurd that such a powerful Drug Lord could switch identities right under his nose while he remained completely oblivious.
It was truly laughable.
After getting thoroughly drunk, Li Ze realized he had no one to confide in.
Everything was a lie—every single bit of it.
How ridiculous it was; after five years together, were Yao Yao's feelings for him also fake, merely a means to get closer to him?
Li Ze felt as if his intelligence was being ruthlessly ground into the dirt. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to grab Yao Yao and demand answers, to clarify everything.
The brotherhood he had always valued, the lover he admired, and the Drug Lord he had been investigating were all the same person, and he had been completely oblivious.
Just as Li Ze was beginning to lose his composure, he received a notification from Director Cheng, instructing him and Chen Yang to lead a mission to capture Lin Jinming. While tailing Lin Jinming, Li Ze's urgent desire to dig deeper into the matter concerning Lin Yao led him straight into a trap set by the other party.
He became a pawn, tortured and lured out to draw Hei Xie into the open. Li Ze knew that if Chen Yang hadn't discovered him, he would be facing this predicament entirely by his own doing. He couldn't help but think: well then, if Hei Xie is you, let this be our last meeting. At that moment, all Li Ze wanted was to see Yao Yao and hear her explain everything.
As Li Ze found himself in a perilous situation due to Lin Jinming's ruthless nature, a familiar figure appeared like the wind—Lin Yao. Her eyes burned like torches, illuminating the dark corners of the scene, and upon seeing it, she instantly understood everything.
He should never have used A Ze as a bargaining chip. The sight of the whip marks and bloodstains on Li Ze filled her with rage.
Without any defenses, she charged directly into the chaos, fearlessly rushing toward those people.
Her actions were filled with determination and decisiveness, seemingly unafraid of the consequences.
"Lin Jinming, stop right now!" Lin Yao's furious shout echoed across the open space.
Lin Jinming was anxious. "Yao Mei, you finally made it; did you bring the money I asked you to prepare? If you didn't, then my knife won't be merciful."
Lin Yao's heart burned with anger. "If you dare to touch him, you won't get a single cent."
In that moment, her figure moved like lightning, each punch landing accurately on its target, driving back those who attempted to harm Li Ze.
Her eyes were filled with resolve and tenacity, like a lioness protecting her cubs; no danger could make her back down.
Faced with the bloodshed and suffering around her, her heart surged with turmoil, yet her eyes burned with an indomitable flame.
It was a power that transcended fear, stemming from her deep love and desire to protect Li Ze.
However, just as Lin Yao was fully engaged in fighting off her enemies, a sudden powerful impact struck from behind.
Lin Yao turned around warily, only to see Li Jinming charging at her with a cold smile and a sharp blade in hand. "Since you didn't bring it, I guess I'll have to have a little chat with you about Uncle Lin."
Caught off guard by this sudden attack, Lin Yao did not retreat; instead, her gaze grew more resolute. She understood that this was a challenge she had to face to protect Li Ze.
Taking a deep breath, she unleashed a surge of energy that successfully deflected Li Jinming's assault. The battle intensified, and the air around them seemed to tear apart.
With unmatched courage and determination, Lin Yao continued to resist Li Jinming. Her movements were fierce, yet her heart was filled with anxiety and fear. She knew that this fight could not last long; otherwise, both she and Li Ze would fall into even greater danger.
Thus, she began to search for Li Jinming's weaknesses as potential openings to end the conflict decisively.
Suddenly, seizing the moment when Li Jinming was distracted, she nimbly maneuvered behind him and launched a lethal strike.
This blow disrupted Li Jinming's rhythm, plunging him into a brief state of confusion. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Yao exerted all her strength to subdue him on the ground and swiftly cuffed his hands. "Consider this your long-term ticket to meals; it's what you deserve."
Before Lin Yao could move forward to free Li Ze,
The sound of Chen Yang leading the team arrived from outside the door.
Then Lin Yao stepped forward and tightly embraced the weakened Li Ze, who had been tormented.
She whispered in Li Ze's ear, "A Ze, I miss you so much, but I have things to accomplish and can't go back with you. When we meet next time, I'll explain everything."
After that, Lin Yao left. She had saved Li Ze at a critical moment, and he was completely taken aback by her sudden departure.
Yao Yao's skills were truly remarkable; after all, she was Hei Xie. If she didn't possess exceptional abilities, how could she maintain her position as Drug Lord?
But where was Yao Yao going?
What was she going to accomplish?
Was it a deal?
Why couldn't she return with me?
Did I not want to see her as well...
Upon learning that Lin Yao had notified Chen Yang to come and collect the net, Li Ze became even more confused. Did she still think of herself as Lin Xiao at this moment?
As a result, Li Ze's actions were now restricted.
Yoying appeared, and Cheng Da directly placed Li Ze under house arrest, which also served to give him time to heal slowly.
It wasn't until Cheng Da received Lin Yao's message that the operation to collect the net officially began.
Every hideout was swiftly taken down, and it was only when capturing Yoying that Cheng Da allowed Li Ze to be released, sending him and Chen Yang to lead the operation.
During the days of confinement, Li Ze's mind was filled with countless questions. There were too many uncertainties surrounding Lin Yao that puzzled him. He couldn't understand her, nor could he accept that his partner, someone he spent every day with, was actually the elusive Drug Lord he had been searching for. How could she manage to play so many roles without a single flaw?
On the day of the operation, Li Ze witnessed Lin Yao being shot. Though his heart ached with worry, he selfishly chose to handcuff her without hesitation, determined to bring her to justice and expose her true identity as the Drug Lord.
When Cheng Da learned that Li Ze had brought the injured Lin Yao back to the interrogation room, he instantly erupted in anger. He rushed her to the hospital for emergency treatment and slapped Li Ze hard across the face. "Fool! Are you joking with her life? If something goes wrong, can you bear the consequences? Will you be able to live with yourself?"
With tears streaming down his face, Li Ze looked pitiful as he replied, "I’m afraid of losing her, but I am a Narcotics Officer and she is a Drug Lord. I had no choice. It’s better for her to face legal consequences than..."
"You really bring shame to the uniform you wear. You are a Narcotics Officer; does that mean she isn't?"
"She is Hei Xie, one of the Drug Lords under the Yoying Organization. Our paths are destined to diverge."
Li Ze spoke with a firm tone, fully aware that the distance between him and Lin Yao had widened, much like a shattered mirror that could never be restored. No matter how much it hurt, he could not show it.
Cheng Da let out a heavy sigh. "You will understand all of this in due time."
The doctors in the hospital were doing everything they could to save Lin Yao.
Inside the operating room, precise instruments beeped rhythmically.
Lin Yao's condition was not too dire; the doctors carefully and swiftly extracted the bullet.
The bullet had narrowly grazed her heart, and with excessive blood loss, one more moment of delay could have cost her life.
After the surgery, everyone rushed forward to ask the doctors when Lin Yao would wake up.
Li Ze, however, hid in a corner, unable to contain his tears.
The doctor looked at the unconscious Lin Yao and said, "The surgery was successful. Although the bullet's location was perilous, it did not damage any vital areas of the heart. She has lost a lot of blood, and she is nearly two months pregnant. Fortunately, there are no major issues; however, the patient's will to survive is currently quite low."
You should spend more time talking to her, igniting her will to survive, in hopes that she will wake up soon. At the same time, the patient's emotions should not fluctuate too much, as it could affect the fetus.
The fetus?
Almost two months along?
We have a child?
Yao Yao is pregnant with my child. At that moment, Li Ze's face was a mixture of joy and sorrow.
Soon after, Lin Yao was wheeled out of the operating room. Her face was pale, yet she remained beautifully serene.
Li Ze rushed forward and tightly grasped her hand, as if trying to transfer his life force through his palm to her.
Every long and anxious moment of waiting felt like his heart was being scorched by fire.
Throughout the long night in the hospital, Li Ze paced back and forth in the silent corridor, filled with deep regret and self-blame.
He repeatedly pounded his chest, calling out Lin Yao's name in her ear, reminiscing about the past and discussing the future, hoping she could pull through this ordeal and open her eyes to see him.
Li Ze's heart was shrouded in profound guilt and remorse; he spent countless sleepless nights on a bench in the hospital.
Through Lin Yao's father and Cheng Da's accounts,
He realized how much the woman he both loved and felt unfamiliar with had silently shouldered on her own.
A stronger sense of protectiveness surged within him, and he slapped himself hard a few times, cursing himself for being inhuman.
He had nearly put Yao Yao and their child in danger, after all, and had promised Father Lin that he would always believe in Lin Yao, no matter what she did.
This was the trust he had placed in her.
Yet, he had been tailing Lin Jinming, falling into a trap while Yao Yao risked herself to save him.
His doubts and lack of trust had led him to consider capturing her himself, thinking it was for her own good, when in reality, he was just being foolish.
Days turned into weeks, and Lin Yao showed no signs of waking up.
Li Ze went to great lengths every day to care for Lin Yao's daily needs—bathing her, feeding her, massaging her muscles... each action filled with love and determination.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and finally, heaven did not forsake those who were earnest.
As the morning sunlight streamed through the window and illuminated the hospital bed, Li Ze was preparing to help Lin Yao wash her face when he noticed her fingers move slightly.
In that moment, the entire ward was filled with joy and excitement.
Tears instantly welled up in Li Ze's eyes; he knew his efforts had not been in vain.
Lin Yao was gradually regaining consciousness. Though weak, there seemed to be a newfound determination within her.
Li Ze held Lin Yao's hand tightly, his eyes filled with guilt and affection.
"I'm sorry. It's my fault for finding out too late."
He then embraced her even more tightly, as if trying to meld her into his very being.
In a soft voice, he said, "I made you endure so much pain, and I almost lost you. I'm sorry, Yao Yao."
Lin Yao shook her head gently. She understood that Li Ze was not at fault; it was she who had concealed everything.
He carefully placed her hand on her slightly rounded belly, tears shimmering in his eyes. "Yao Yao, we're going to have a child. We finally have our little family."
He spoke softly.
Lin Yao could hardly imagine how much suffering this child had endured alongside her, yet remained steadfast by her side.
As she touched her rounded belly, tears flowed uncontrollably down her cheeks—tears of joy. In that moment, she felt nothing but happiness.
Upon verification, it was confirmed that Lin Yao is not the same as Lin Xiao, but rather Hei Xie is also Lin Yao. Lin Xiao is the most outstanding Narcotics Officer, while Lin Yao is the most exceptional undercover Drug Lord. She used her identity as a Drug Lord to gather intelligence and successfully cracked numerous cases involving Drug Lord organizations, ultimately bringing down the largest organization led by Yoying.
Lin Yao completed the tasks that her brother Lin Xiao had left unfinished and captured the murderer who killed him, fulfilling her wish. The team also held a memorial service for Lin Xiao's passing. Lin Yao believes that her brother is watching over her from heaven, proud of her achievements.
Six months later, Lin Yao gave birth to a healthy son, bringing joy to the family. The full moon celebration was held as scheduled. Friends and relatives came to offer their blessings and gifts, among which the most notable were the visits from Cheng Da and Chen Yang.
Cheng Da appeared particularly solemn yet warm during the full moon banquet.
He personally presented a substantial gift to Lin Yao's son, symbolizing beautiful blessings and hopes for the future.
He was well aware of the difficulties Lin Yao had faced during this time and understood everything she had done for her brother.
He had once doubted Lin Yao's loyalty, wondering if he had been too suspicious.
Thus, he hoped to express his apologies and support for Lin Yao through his actions at this moment.
In front of all the guests, he declared, "Lin Yao, you are an exceptional talent. I hope you can return to the career you love.
A woman who balances family and career is the most charming.
Your talent and wisdom should not be buried; my door will always be open for you."
Hearing these words from Cheng Da, Lin Yao felt a mix of emotions.
She knew that although she continued in the team under her brother Lin Xiao's name, she truly had the qualifications to be an excellent Narcotics Officer.
Yet, she didn't want to embrace that pride anymore; what once made her proud now felt burdensome.
She looked up and noticed Chen Yang watching her with a complex expression in his eyes.
"Ah Ze, is there something on my face?"
"No, Yao Yao, your face is just beautiful."
"With your smooth talk, why are you looking at me like that, Chen Yang?"
Chen Yang stepped forward and gave a deep bow to Lin Yao. "Miss Lin Yao, you are a person worthy of admiration, and I owe you a thank you."
"As long as we are friends and not enemies, that's enough. We haven't interacted much; what do you need to thank me for?"
"The child you saved and took care of, Hong Wa, is my daughter. Forgive my ignorance for not finding you sooner."
"No wonder Uncle Fang told me to trust you."
"I hope that one day I will have the honor of working alongside you."
Lin Yao smiled slightly. Everyone around her hoped she would return to the team, but she didn't want to.
She only wished to rid herself of the Narcotics Officer bloodline that flowed through her veins.
What she once took pride in turned out to be something she couldn't come to terms with.
She had just one father, who had never remarried or had children for her and her brother's sake.
She wanted to protect her father well,
to safeguard her little family.
It was enough for the country to be protected by A Ze.
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