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Secondly, the White Day Fire has resumed normal operations, and the losses have been accounted for and are within an acceptable range. The stock of Jin Hao Group unexpectedly surged after a few dips, and negative news about Jin Hao Group began to disappear from the media. The Lu Bin Kidnapping Case quickly faded from public attention. However, Zhang Qiu kept it firmly in mind.
One night, while Zhang Qiu was studying, suddenly the phone buzzed incessantly. The teacher was sitting at the podium overseeing the study session. Zhang Qiu discreetly took out the phone and saw that it was a message from Wang Hailong. After replying to the text, Zhang Qiu got up to ask the teacher for a bathroom break. The teacher nodded in approval, and Zhang Qiu walked to the garden and immediately called back.
“Captain Wang, is there an emergency?”
“Alright, I’ll head over right away.”
“That would be best; I’m not afraid of negative repercussions, just come directly.”
After hanging up, Zhang Qiu’s heart raced; this moment had finally arrived. Wang Hailong informed him over the phone that a new batch of goods would arrive at Azure Blue Rose tonight. If they could seize it all at once, it would be enough to sentence Chen Hu to a heavy punishment. Wang Hailong didn’t elaborate further but said he would pick Zhang Qiu up from school to avoid any hassle with leave.
Ten minutes later, Wang Hailong, dressed in plain clothes, walked into the classroom of Senior Class Eighteen. The English Teacher, seeing the unfamiliar man enter, asked, “May I ask who you are looking for?”
“I’m looking for Zhang Qiu.” Wang Hailong flashed his identification.
Zhang Qiu had already stood up and walked to the podium. Wang Hailong said to the English Teacher, “The police need assistance from student Zhang Qiu. If the homeroom teacher asks, I hope you can explain.”
“Sure, no problem.” The English Teacher nodded instinctively but realized too late that both Wang Hailong and Zhang Qiu had already left.
Once in the car, Zhang Qiu was surprised to find that Lan Ningshan was also there. Before Zhang Qiu could speak, Wang Hailong smiled and said, “Surprised?”
Zhang Qiu nodded. Wang Hailong continued, “For tonight’s mission, you will be working with Officer Blue. You two are about the same age and will pose as a couple visiting a nightclub for an undercover investigation. Considering that you know each other well, it should be more seamless for you both. This time, we must succeed.”
“Sister Lan…” Zhang Qiu awkwardly looked at Lan Ningshan. It would be somewhat embarrassing to pretend to be a couple with someone he knew so well.
However, Lan Ningshan was quite generous and smiled, “I’ll play your girlfriend; you won’t lose out on that, right?”
"Don't worry, don't worry."
"That's good, I'm just afraid Jiang Xue will get jealous."
Lan Ningshan deliberately tried to lighten the mood; it wasn't just Zhang Qiu who felt awkward, but she did too. When the leader approached her and told her to pretend to be in a relationship with someone for a mission, Lan Ningshan agreed without hesitation. She just didn't expect that the person would be Zhang Qiu.
Wang Hailong said seriously, "You two can talk later; we have plenty of time for that. Right now, let me explain this mission in detail."
Zhang Qiu and Lan Ningshan sat up straight and listened as Wang Hailong continued, "According to our investigation, Blue Rose Entertainment City has long been involved in toxic substances flowing in and out, with Chen Hu as the mastermind. From the information we have, Azure Blue Rose receives a shipment every three months, which is then stored in Azure Blue Rose for transactions. We previously conducted a major raid and arrested several individuals involved, but we couldn't find direct evidence against Chen Hu. Your mission is to locate their hiding place and assist us in taking down Chen Hu's criminal organization. Do you understand?"
"Understood," Lan Ningshan replied.
"I have a question," Zhang Qiu said. "With such a large Azure Blue Rose, how are we supposed to find it? Do you have any clues or anything to provide us?"
"Unfortunately, no. As far as I know, you once caused quite a scene at Azure Blue Rose, so you know it better than we do. What I can provide is the architectural blueprint from when Azure Blue Rose was built along with these items." Wang Hailong handed Zhang Qiu a black bag.
Zhang Qiu unzipped it and pulled out an ugly chestnut-colored wig. She pointed at it and asked, "Is this also for me?"
"That's right. The lighting in Blue Demon Entertainment City is dim; if you wear the wig, no one will recognize you."
"Fine, fine." Zhang Qiu reluctantly accepted the ugly wig; Wang Hailong's reasoning was not without merit. She had dealt with Azure Blue Rose quite a bit, so there was indeed a chance of being recognized if she went in directly.
Wang Hailong added, "Also, there's an earpiece. Put it in your ear; I'll inform you of any updates as they come."
Zhang Qiu tried to put on the earpiece, and Lan Ningshan, who had been prepared for this moment, took it and helped Zhang Qiu set it up properly.
Wang Hailong looked at the time and said, "You two can head out now. Remember, safety first."
Zhang Qiu and Lan Ningshan got out of the car from both sides. As they walked to the front of the vehicle, Lan Ningshan naturally leaned on Zhang Qiu's arm and softly reminded him, "Don't be nervous, just relax."
"Okay."
Zhang Qiu tried to stabilize his emotions, but it didn't help much. The summer clothes were already thin, and Lan Ningshan's figure was surprisingly good; half of her body pressed against Zhang Qiu's, making it hard for him to remain composed. Suddenly, Zhang Qiu recalled the Mind Method he had learned and focused his thoughts for a moment before gradually feeling more stable.
Stepping out of the dark alley, the orange-yellow streetlights cast a halo over Zhang Qiu and Lan Ningshan. Ever since Zhang Qiu had ambushed Azure Blue Rose, the guards at the entrance had increased to four, and tonight there were even six. The street was always bustling with activity, with pedestrians constantly passing by and vendors shouting from both sides. Young men and women entered and exited Azure Blue Rose.
"Tonight we're going to White Day Fire; I heard they have role-playing there."
The conversation of a young couple reached Zhang Qiu's ears, making him smile involuntarily. Lan Ningshan noticed Zhang Qiu smiling and asked, "What's so funny?"
"Of course there's something."
Zhang Qiu leaned closer to Lan Ningshan's ear and whispered the reason to her, causing her to laugh as well. The two walked intimately into Azure Blue Rose, where among the six guards at the entrance, only one lingered his gaze on Lan Ningshan's long beautiful legs while no one else paid them any mind.
Inside, Zhang Qiu was not unfamiliar with the place; he skillfully made his way to a corner with a good view—the same spot he had occupied during his previous ambush at Azure Blue Rose. After ordering two cocktails and a fruit platter, Zhang Qiu and Lan Ningshan quietly sat at their seats waiting for the right moment.
In the hall, colorful laser lights emitted vibrant colors as young men and women swayed their bodies to the intense rhythm in the center of the room. On a stage above them, scantily clad beauties danced provocatively, eliciting waves of screams from the audience below.
The radio earpiece remained silent as Zhang Qiu idly surveyed the crowd in Azure Blue Rose when suddenly Lan Ningshan turned around and sat on Zhang Qiu's lap, her arms naturally wrapping around his neck. Instantly, a sweet scent filled Zhang Qiu's lungs as he exclaimed, "What's wrong?"
Lan Ningshan leaned her upper body directly onto Zhang Qiu's chest and whispered in his ear, "Don't you think we look quite different here?"
"Is there?"
"Of course there is. Look at the people here; none of them are just sitting around drinking like us. I've been observing, and some people have looked at us more than once. If this continues, we'll be exposed."
"It's my fault for being careless."
"You can't blame yourself for being careless. According to Captain Wang, you've only trained a few times. One of my main purposes for coming here is to assist you."
"So, are we just going to stay like this?" Zhang Qiu's view was completely blocked by Lan Ningshan's loose hair, but he could easily imagine how ambiguous their current position was.
"Uh, we'll change positions in a bit."
Lan Ningshan's face turned slightly red; she was aware of the awkwardness. Pretending to be a couple was inherently awkward. She had done it before, but that was just walking with male colleagues from the office. This kind of intimate contact was something Lan Ningshan had never experienced before. She couldn't help but wonder if she would feel the same way if it were someone else; the answer was no.
Zhang Qiu felt the tremor against him and said, "Sister Lan, your heart is beating so fast."
"Yours is too."
The silence that followed was the most uncomfortable. After Lan Ningshan finished her sentence, they both fell silent as if they had agreed on it. After an unknown amount of time—maybe one or two minutes, or perhaps half an hour—it felt particularly long to Zhang Qiu—Lan Ningshan finally broke the silence: "Zhang Qiu, I have a new understanding of you."
"What understanding?" Zhang Qiu looked up in confusion and accidentally bumped into Lan Ningshan, causing her to groan in pain.
Lan Ningshan shifted her position, sitting sideways on the sofa and resting her long, beautiful legs on Zhang Qiu's lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and tilted her head against his chest.
"In the past, I only thought of you as a cute kid—emotional and impulsive; that's the impression you gave me. Until recently, when I went with the team to White Day Fire. Although you were working part-time, I could guess who you were from how those people treated and referred to you."
Zhang Qiu smiled and asked, "What about now?"
Lan Ningshan shook her head and replied with a smile, "I can't see it clearly, but I believe you are a good person."
"I can say this without modesty: you won't misjudge me, will you?"
"Of course not."
"Pay attention, the target has appeared, the target has appeared."
Suddenly, a serious voice from Wang Hailong came through the earpiece. Zhang Qiu and Lan Ningshan maintained their current positions, but their gazes instinctively turned toward the door.
"The target is a man in a White Checkered Shirt, carrying a Password Box, entering Azure Blue Rose. Keep an eye on where he goes. If possible, implement tracking, but be careful; they have guards. I repeat, they have guards."
Before Wang Hailong finished speaking, the man in the White Checkered Shirt appeared in Zhang Qiu and Rui Rui's line of sight. The Plaid Shirt Man was holding a white Password Box. After entering, he looked around before heading straight for the second floor. When he reached the top of the stairs on the second floor, two tattooed guards stopped him and searched him before allowing him to enter.
Lan Ningshan looked at the guards at the stairway and said to Zhang Qiu, "It seems we can't follow him in."
Zhang Qiu had a sudden idea and smiled, "Maybe we can."
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