"And it's said that this person is also involved in the drug trade, so our director has always disliked him, but can't do anything about it. However, we police need evidence to arrest someone, and this guy is slippery, without concrete proof, we can't apprehend him."
The young police officer said helplessly. Sometimes he even wished he wasn't a police officer, but just a thug, so he could at least charge at him recklessly instead of being in this situation, unable to do anything.
Ling Chenyue had only been in this place for a short while and was indeed unfamiliar with some of the local power brokers. However, she could clearly sense the danger this person posed. If his development were left unchecked, this city would only become his playground.
"This person is too influential to move for now," Jing Hua, who had been out on business, suddenly pushed open the conference room door and entered.
Those present instinctively stood up and politely greeted, "Captain Jing!"
"Mm," Jing Hua nodded, signaling them to sit.
"He's probably already fled," Jing Hua stated, then walked to the computer, inserted a USB drive, and projected the screen.
"We found a body by the sea, shot in the back of the shoulder, which basically matches your description. However, there's one thing: we found a small note in his hand."
Jing Hua enlarged the photo, and the text clearly appeared before everyone's eyes. It read: "Farewell!"
"This is a provocation," Jing Hua said calmly. "Captain Ling, what do you think?"
Ling Chenyue was silent for a moment, then nodded. "It should be a substitute he found in advance. After all, he's no ordinary person. It's highly likely he discovered that we had traced some of his whereabouts and consumption records, and deliberately laid a trap to lure us into arresting him, while he himself successfully escaped."
"Yes, I agree with Captain Ling. Therefore, this time, our entire police force was played for fools," Jing Hua said gravely.
"It's my fault," Ling Chenyue said apologetically. "I was too eager for quick success, which led to this outcome."
"It's not your fault!" Jing Hua patted her shoulder in comfort. "Didn't I also fail to spot the problem? Besides, Captain Ling usually apprehends heinous criminals. This time, it was a cunning individual, so a temporary setback doesn't mean anything."
Ling Chenyue: "..." At first glance, it seemed fine, but it also implied that she only had brute force and lacked intelligence.
Jing Hua truly had no such intention. He was just being direct, stating his findings during this operation.
"Captain Ling mentioned Wang Yubei earlier. No one knows him better than I do. He came to Zhen'an City three years ago. In just three years, he consolidated the entire city's underground forces. He's a very capable person.
I don't even rule out the possibility that one of you present might be his informant, at least passing him information privately. I must warn you all, dealing with a tiger is a dangerous game; who knows if you'll be the next to die."
Jing Hua's expression was grim. "However, I still trust you all, so I'll be direct! Behind this man, there's powerful backing, reportedly a major organization from abroad, and he's a member of it.
His goal is clear: it's all about money. Of course, at times, he might even secretly seize the achievements of others. This has happened before, and it's a disgrace to our police department."
Jing Hua slammed the table fiercely, took a deep breath, and continued, "Wang Yubei, a native-born Chinese, and even a top student! During his university years, he was noticed by his mentor for his excellence, then went abroad for further studies. Upon his return, he had completely changed.
It's said he began forming factions, engaging in human trafficking, and taking his equally outstanding fellow students to unknown places. The next time he appeared, it was in our Zhen'an City."
"But, as I said, we have no evidence."
"However, since his reappearance, our people have been monitoring him 24/7, attempting to find evidence of his illegal activities, but still to no avail.
He never personally handles anything that could land him in prison. He's a behind-the-scenes commander. Every time something happens, he has someone else take the fall. In fact, everyone who contacts him must then crush their communication devices and get new ones.
He is an extremely cunning adversary. To this day, he hasn't shown the slightest slip-up. Therefore, we unanimously agree that this is a difficult, long-term mission."
"How is that possible? If he truly belongs to an overseas organization, he must have superiors! He wouldn't let his subordinates directly contact his superiors!" Ling Chenyue reasonably proposed her idea.
Jing Hua gave a wry smile. "Captain Ling is right. I also thought this was our opportunity, but unfortunately, he only transfers money to an encrypted account periodically. Other than that, he doesn't contact his superiors.
Even if we use this as a reason, it would only keep him at the police station for a while, still without sufficient evidence."
"So, the only method we have to deal with him now is to ruin all his businesses and put all his subordinates behind bars, forcing him to act personally. Only then might he seek help from his superiors, and we'll have an opportunity," Jing Hua said gravely.
Jing Hua looked at Ling Chenyue earnestly. "Actually, I specifically requested Captain Ling's transfer because I've heard of you and believe in your abilities."
He stood up and saluted those present. "Everyone, let us work together to eradicate this tumor."
"Alright!" Someone below gave a perfunctory round of applause.
Jing Hua's surge of heroic spirit instantly vanished. He chuckled and looked at Ling Chenyue. "Captain Ling, please come to my office. I'd like to discuss our operational plan with you further."
"Okay," Ling Chenyue nodded.
Walking into Jing Hua's office, Ling Chenyue saw a small blackboard filled with writing. In the center was Wang Yubei's name, with a red checkmark next to it.
Jing Hua noticed Ling Chenyue's gaze and curved his lips, explaining, "I've been preparing for this day for a long time. In fact, I've been subtly implementing a plan, but his influence is too vast, and he can always find replacements. I was truly powerless alone.
But now that Captain Ling is here, I should be able to ease up a bit."
"Haven't you considered forcing his hand?" Ling Chenyue pursed her lips and said seriously.
"How can we force him? He's an orphan with no family," Jing Hua rubbed his temples in frustration and sat down in a chair.
Ling Chenyue shook her head. "You know, I used to work elsewhere, and someone there taught me that everyone has a weakness, or something they care about. Otherwise, why would this person do such meaningless things?"