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“The one at the top of the list… is right beside him… Secretary Lin!”
Zhang Zhenbang’s hoarse voice thundered like a storm in the cramped maintenance room!
My blood ran cold!
Zhou Zhengguo’s personal secretary, Lin Hai? That young man who always wore a smile and was gentle in demeanor?
He’s the mole?! And he’s at the top of the list?!
A wave of terror and chill instantly replaced the fleeting sense of safety I had just gained!
“Are you… sure?” My voice trembled as I stared at Zhang Zhenbang’s face, twisted in pain and agitation.
“Absolutely!” Zhang Zhenbang gasped urgently, his gaze unwavering. “My brother, Zhang Guodong… risked his life for this intel! Lin Hai… is the deepest and highest-ranking mole for the Viper organization within the police department! He reports directly to Viper! All critical information… has passed through his hands!”
He clutched my arm tightly. “Zhou Bureau… Zhou Bureau might have been deceived! Lin Hai is his trusted aide! The backup he arranged… is likely Lin Hai’s people! We… we’ve walked into a trap!”
Above us, a faint, rhythmic knocking sound echoed!
Three short knocks followed by one long one!
It was the signal for backup that Zhou Bureau had agreed upon in his text!
They’ve arrived! Right above us!
The door to the maintenance room was the only exit!
If I opened it, it could be Lin Hai's people, and that would be a dead end!
But if I didn’t open it? If Zhou Bureau was innocent, we would miss our chance and be seen as resisting arrest or accomplices!
Caught in a dilemma!
The knocking grew more urgent, filled with impatience.
“Wang Lei! Zhang Zhenbang! We are from the Police Department's Special Operations Unit! Under Zhou Bureau's orders, we are here to assist you! Open the door!” A strange voice came through the door, sounding authoritative.
But who knew who was behind the mask?
Zhang Zhenbang struggled to sit up, his eyes filled with despair.
I forced myself to stay calm! Cold sweat soaked my back.
Zhou Bureau… Secretary Lin… True Key…
The lighter, earned at the cost of a life, felt cold and heavy in my pocket.
I couldn't fight back! And I definitely couldn't hand over the key!
A daring plan instantly took shape in my mind!
A bold move! Betting on Zhou Bureau's stance!
I took a deep breath and shouted towards the door, "Don't shoot! We're coming out! Zhang Zhenbang is injured and needs a stretcher!"
At the same time, I quickly removed my soiled coat and wrapped it around a rusty, fist-sized discarded gear nearby!
I stuffed the gear into Zhang Zhenbang's arms, signaling him with my eyes to hold it tightly, pretending it was something important!
Zhang Zhenbang immediately understood my intention, a flicker of determination crossing his gaze as he clutched the "object" tightly.
Meanwhile, I swiftly tucked the real silver lighter (the key) deep into the thick sludge at the bottom of an abandoned oil barrel in the corner of the maintenance room, leaving only an inconspicuous corner exposed!
Having completed all this, I took a deep breath and walked to the door.
"We're coming out!" I shouted loudly as I suddenly pulled open the heavy iron door!
Outside stood four fully armed police officers in black tactical gear, their guns lowered but alert.
At the forefront was a square-faced man with a serious expression—Zhao Gang, the action team leader often seen beside Deputy Director Zhou Zhengguo!
Standing just behind Zhao Gang was none other than the impeccably dressed secretary—Lin Hai—wearing gold-rimmed glasses, appearing cultured yet with a profound gaze.
Lin Hai's gaze was like that of a venomous snake, swiftly scanning over me and Zhang Zhenbang before finally landing on the "package" tightly wrapped in my coat that Zhang Zhenbang held in his arms.
A faint, almost imperceptible smile seemed to curve at the corner of his mouth.
"Wang Lei, Zhang Zhenbang, thank you for your hard work. Bureau Chief Zhou sent us to pick you up," Captain Zhao Gang said in a businesslike manner, signaling for the two men behind him to step forward. "Stretcher!"
Two team members immediately entered carrying a folding stretcher.
Lin Hai stepped forward, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable concern. "Comrade Zhenbang is seriously injured. Be careful lifting him out. And... what about the item that Captain Chen and Comrade Wu Jianguo protected with their lives? Bureau Chief Zhou specifically instructed us to ensure its safety, and I will personally escort it back to the highest-level Evidence Room."
His gaze once again locked onto the "package" in Zhang Zhenbang's arms.
Zhang Zhenbang held it even tighter, his eyes filled with wariness and distrust as he weakly yet stubbornly said, "No... no way! This item... must be handed over personally to Bureau Chief Zhou!"
I immediately interjected, filled with anger and fear. "Secretary Lin! We’ve been chased all the way here! Who knows if there are still moles in the bureau? This item can only be handed over face-to-face to Bureau Chief Zhou! Otherwise, we would be betraying Captain Chen and Master Wu!" I deliberately emphasized the word "moles," letting my gaze sweep over Lin Hai.
The smile on Lin Hai's face slightly stiffened, a flicker of coldness flashing in his eyes before he quickly returned to normal. "I understand your concerns. But Bureau Chief Zhou is currently coordinating the operation to capture 'Viper' and his accomplices and cannot be disturbed at this moment. Captain Zhao is absolutely reliable; he will escort you along with us to ensure everything goes smoothly. Please cooperate; this is also an order from Bureau Chief Zhou!"
He invoked Bureau Chief Zhou's authority, his tone growing heavier with an invisible pressure.
Zhao Gang stepped forward as well, his expression serious. "Wang Lei, Zhang Zhenbang, please trust the organization! Cooperate with us! The vehicles outside are ready, and there may still be danger!"
The atmosphere instantly became tense! Their eyes were all focused on the "Fake Key" in Zhang Zhenbang's arms, filled with determination.
Resisting would only lead to conflict! We had no chance of winning!
Zhang Zhenbang looked at me, and we exchanged glances.
I nodded almost imperceptibly—let's proceed as planned!
With a sense of "helplessness," accompanied by immense "reluctance" and "sorrow," he slowly released his grip on the "package."
A team member immediately stepped forward, carefully taking the oil-stained item wrapped in a tattered coat.
A flicker of uncontrollable delight flashed in Lin Hai's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and said to Zhao Gang, "Captain Zhao, please be sure to handle it with care! Get it directly onto the vehicle! We will escort the two comrades and the evidence back to the bureau immediately!"
"Understood!" Zhao Gang nodded, personally escorting the team member and the "package" as they turned to leave.
The other two team members stepped forward, ready to assist me and Zhang Zhenbang.
Lin Hai stood by the door, seemingly polite as he made way, but his gaze was like a cold scanner, sweeping over the small maintenance room once more, as if to confirm that nothing was overlooked.
His eyes lingered for half a second on a discarded oil drum in the corner.
My heart nearly stopped!
But he quickly shifted his gaze, a formulaic smile returning to his lips. "Please, gentlemen."
Supported by them, Zhang Zhenbang and I followed behind Zhao Gang and Lin Hai, exiting the maintenance room and climbing up the vertical ladder.
Two black SUVs were parked outside.
The team member holding the fake key and Zhao Gang got into the first vehicle.
Zhang Zhenbang and I were assigned to ride with Lin Hai in the second car.
The door closed, and the engine roared to life.
Lin Hai sat in the passenger seat, glancing at the weak Zhang Zhenbang and my anxious self through the rearview mirror. The gentle smile on his face gradually turned cold and eerie.
He took out his phone, seemingly preparing to make a call to report.
At that moment!
My pocket buzzed; it was a disposable phone belonging to "Eagle" (Zhou Zhengguo).
A new text message arrived from an unknown number (clearly sent by Zhou Bureau through a secure line):
"'Viper' is in the convoy! Is the true key secure? Hold on! The real net is beginning to close!"
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