Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 311 A Big Black Star
Hotel, in the room
After the boy left, Achai grinned, pulled up a chair, sat down, tore open a small bag, poured out betel nuts, and said while chewing, "Although the boss is lame, you can tell he must have been a soldier; he has a menacing aura."

Chen Shu remained silent, waiting for A-Cai's "but".

"But here, even if you're a special forces soldier, if you don't have a weapon, you're just a pushover, someone can bully you whenever they want. If you want to rescue people from the company, you either have to buy them with money or rob them with a gun; there's no other way."

“I know you’re not short of money, but the fact that you’re still looking for people everywhere means the company isn’t actively seeking you out. I guess it’s because that girl is too pretty and someone has taken a liking to her; money can’t solve this.”

Achai paused for a moment, then shrugged: "If we find them tonight, I think you might need to use guns."

Chen Shu knew the other party was right, so he spread his hands and calmly said, "Take it out and let me see."

In North X, guns are considered everyday items.

Last night, when paying the accommodation fee, Chen Shu took advantage of the kind old lady opening the drawer to get the room key and saw a gun hidden inside.

A-Chai pulled out two Black Star pistols from his pocket, giving one to Chen Shu and the other to Chen Chuan standing to the side, but the other waved his hand and refused to accept it.

Chen Shu calmly took the Black Star pistol, pointed it at a deserted corner, pressed the magazine catch with his thumb, took out the magazine with his left hand, glanced at it, skillfully pulled the slide a few times, and then pulled the trigger.

When he finally looked inside the barrel, he squinted. He discovered that there were rifling grooves inside the barrel!
"Nice gun."

After the gun inspection was completed, Chen Shu nodded in satisfaction.

Chen Chuan said, "Achai, I'll take this one. How much?" He knew his own limitations; he couldn't handle a gun, lest he accidentally shoot his teammate at a crucial moment.

Achai carefully put away the other gun, smiled, and said, "It's a free gift."

Chen Shu was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that the other party was asking for an exorbitant price and was trying to make a big profit, but he didn't expect to get a good gun for free.

There are no living bodhisattvas in this place.

Ah Chai pulled two packs of bullets from his pocket and placed them on the table: "I just hope that both of you bosses can rescue your friends alive, so that I can get the final payment from you. Yes, a large sum of money."

After Ah Chai left in a hurry, Chen Shu pulled Chen Chuan aside, acknowledged the decisive role the other party had played, and expressed his gratitude.

Without Chen Chuan's financial power, they might still be wandering around the border city, struggling with how to cross the border. From the drivers they arranged to smuggle people across in advance to the locals who helped with the planning, each of these arrangements required a large sum of money.

Not to mention now, we have a plan, personnel, and hope.

Chen Chuan smiled, his slender fingers tapping his temples: "You guys are all brawn and no brains. Hmm, those big oafs are pretty much the same, maybe a little better than you."

It's not about having a lot of people and then just rushing out without thinking. You have to use your brain!

Seeing Chen Chuan's smug look, Chen Shu appeared humble and eager to learn.

The two chatted for a while, during which Zhu Chaoran and Xiao Qiang, who had finished breakfast, also came to the room.

Chen Shu arranged for Chen Chuan to take Xiao Qiang around, and then find a car along the way. Using the GPS tracker in a car would make it much more discreet. The tracker needed to be connected to an earpiece. It would be too dangerous if their identities were exposed.

He and Zhu Chaoran first went to the area in the city center where entertainment venues were concentrated to scout out the route and prepare for their operation that night.

A little while later, the room was empty.

Chen Shu sat at the foot of the bed and tried to stomp on his injured left foot, a sharp pain shooting through him. He gritted his teeth and stood up, first taking a few steps, then trying to jog, and finally jumping.

Excruciating pain.

Fortunately, it's barely enough for practical purposes.

In an emergency, I shouldn't be a burden to everyone.

Chen Shu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, took out his phone and looked at the photo of Zhang Yang holding a microphone and smiling. He thought to himself that if he could find her safely this time, he would definitely make her cook a big feast for his brothers.

Then give them a good scolding.

In the afternoon, in the city center, on the entertainment street
Chen Shu leaned on his cane, with Zhu Chaoran following behind. The two of them scanned the street several times. Most of the entertainment venues were still closed, and the casino entrance was also very deserted. They didn't find anything special.

Zhu Chaoran, who enjoys eating, casually remarked, "Brother Shu, it seems like all the food here is deep-fried in a lot of oil. It doesn't look very appetizing; it's all yellowish and doesn't look very appealing."

Before coming here, Chen Shu had researched the local area online. These shops that were openly advertised were actually just catering to tourists. Occasionally, once you entered one of them, you would be stabbed and bleed before you could leave safely.

In fact, a quick visit to the nearby farmers' market will reveal the sheer size of the wildlife market in this area. Wild game such as monkey brains, bear paws, and mountain goats, which are famous throughout China but rarely seen, are readily available here. Perhaps around the next corner, you'll find a vendor spreading out their goods on the ground at your feet, waiting for buyers.

In the evening, some barbecue stalls will even set up an iron cage containing a bear cub fully equipped with bloodletting equipment, and customers can have fresh bear blood added to their drinks and food on the spot.

It is said that bear blood can arouse sexual desire, and there is also a local belief that bear blood brings good luck. Gamblers from country H especially like to drink this with an egg white.

Chen Shu and Zhu Chaoran wandered around the streets for a long time until Chen Chuan arrived in an old Toyota Alphard to pick them up.

As evening approached, the atmosphere inside the car became heavy.

Chen Shu sat in the second row of seats, thought for a moment, and said, "Are you trying to pretend to be a business owner here to easily enter and exit entertainment venues? This car must cost a lot of money per day, right?"

Chen Chuan spat out the betel nut in his mouth and laughed: "I didn't think that much about it. I just felt a connection to this car and bought it on the spot. It only cost a few tens of thousands of yuan, not as expensive as you think."

Considering Chen Chuan's habit of paving the way with money all the way, Chen Shu knew that this long trip must have cost him a lot of money.

"Dong dong dong."

Chen Chuan rolled down the car window, and A-Chai, who was standing outside, poked his head in and suggested, "Let's eat first. You'll be better able to work if you're full. I'll take you to get some wild game."

(End of this chapter)