The Last Mr. Dongguo

Bai Xin personally drove a team to Fei Li's temporary hut. In the car, Zou Wen sat in the back. He originally wanted to discuss the case further with Bai Xin, but seeing Bai Xin's anxious look, he didn't say anything. The two of them drove in silence and soon arrived at the alley entrance of Fei Li's hut.

"All personnel must obey my orders and not act without authorization. Fei Li is a master; we absolutely cannot let him escape. Leave three men to guard the alley entrance, and the rest of you will surround the area from four directions."

Responses came through the walkie-talkies.

"In addition, snipers will be positioned at high vantage points and on standby. The technical team will be notified to conduct comprehensive surveillance within a one-kilometer radius and report immediately if Fei Li is spotted."

Bai Xin finished his deployment and gradually approached the target with Zou Wen.

"With so many houses here, which one is Fei Li's hiding place?"

Looking at the almost identical bungalows, Zou Wen was momentarily at a loss as to which door to approach.

"Go north from the alley entrance, and the house at the corner is it," Bai Xin answered firmly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

Zou Wen felt something was off, but the atmosphere at the scene didn't allow him to think too much. In that brief moment of distraction, Bai Xin had already reached Fei Li's door.

"How about the point guard position?"

"The view is clear, and there are no abnormalities at the moment. No trace of Fei Li has been found in the courtyard, and the curtains inside the house are drawn, so the target cannot be seen."

"Number one, stand by. Number three and four, listen to my command. 3, 2, 1, charge!"

At Bai Xin's command, both groups of men simultaneously leaped over the wall and vaulted into the courtyard, landing gracefully and silently. Once inside, Number Three quickly moved into the courtyard, while Number Four opened the gate. Bai Xin and his group then smoothly entered the courtyard.

Zou Wen stayed at the back, not rushing into the yard. Carrying his forensic kit, he habitually observed the surroundings of the small house. Although the scene was dilapidated, it was remarkably clean, not like it had been uninhabited for a long time. Compared to Bai Xin, Zou Wen appeared much calmer. While Bai Xin was busy obtaining the truth, Zou Wen noticed something unusual.

"White Team, watch out!"

boom!

No sooner had Zou Wen finished speaking than a loud explosion rang out from the courtyard, followed by a plume of thick smoke that instantly spread outwards. The entire courtyard was enveloped in smoke, making it impossible to discern which way was which.

"White Team, position one's vision is obstructed, and the target cannot be identified at the moment."

"How's the situation on the outside?"

Bai Xin covered his mouth and nose, trying to find his way through the thick smoke. All he could hear through his earphones was a cacophony of noise and reports from various groups.

"Team Leader Bai, the explosion has disturbed the surrounding residents. At this moment, a large number of residents are rushing out of their homes and taking refuge at the alley entrance. The situation of Fei Li and the others is currently unknown."

been played!

Bai Xin took off his headphones. He wished he could sprout wings and rush out of the thick smoke to take down Fei Li, but in his anxiety, he was like a frightened mouse, running around aimlessly.

The thick smoke lingered for a long time, like an invisible giant net, trapping all of Bai Xin's men inside.

"Bai Xin".

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Bai Xin's ears. He quickly turned his head, searching for the source of the voice, which was so familiar that Bai Xin blurted out the name.

"Zeng Qiang".

"White Team, come with me."

In the thick smoke, Bai Xin was gripped tightly by a strong hand and quickly sprinted in one direction. Without hesitation, Bai Xin followed closely behind and burst out of the smoke.

The two turned into a deserted corner, and the newcomer removed his mask, revealing his true face.

It really was Zeng Qiang.

What are you doing here?

"Fei Li left a long time ago, just to see you alone. Captain Bai, please don't interfere in this matter anymore."

"Impossible! Tell me, is it Cheng Luan? Where is Shui Mingyue now?"

Zeng Qiang's hesitation gave Bai Xin the upper hand in the conversation, allowing Bai Xin to take the initiative.

"I don't have time to tell you the details. Listen to me, don't delve into this case anymore. This case is hopeless. In the end, the undercover mission will fail, and Shui Mingyue and I will both sacrifice ourselves. If you keep holding on to it, you will pay an even greater price in the end."

"It's impossible for me to give up unless you tell me the truth."

"The truth is that none of this is something we can decide; the power to decide lies entirely in Cheng Luan's heart."

"What do you mean?"

"This was originally a game played after the fact. We are all characters in the game, and Cheng Luan is the one controlling it. It seems realistic, but everything was already decided. Even if we change the ending of the game, the fact remains the same. It's already a done deal. As Cheng Luan's good brother and good friend, let's be pawns and let him get rid of the regret in his heart."

"I don't understand what you're talking about."

"Bai Xin, stop deceiving yourself. Stop dwelling on Shui Mingyue's death. Leave everything to Cheng Luan and cooperate with him. Consider it your last request. Over the years, I'm grateful for everything my brothers have done for me. You've never let go of this either, which is why you're here. You harbor resentment towards Cheng Luan, but we are police officers, and this is beyond our control. The day we chose to become police officers, we were prepared to sacrifice ourselves at any time. This is all our own choice. Being a police officer is a sacred profession, and I am proud of it. Please, Captain Bai, don't be saddened by this anymore, and don't hold any grudges against Captain Cheng because of it. We have no regrets."

Zeng Qiang pleaded with Bai Xin almost desperately. His comrade-in-arms of many years, fighting side-by-side, revealed a vulnerable side to Bai Xin. However, Bai Xin remained unwilling to give up on Shui Mingyue. He didn't want to do something he would regret; only through his own efforts could he achieve results.

From the moment the undercover operation began, Bai Xin deeply regretted not being able to be with Shui Mingyue. Now that things have developed to this point, it's less about resentment towards Cheng Luan and more about self-punishment. Like Cheng Luan, once Bai Xin's obsession takes hold, there's no going back; he'll fight to the death even in the face of the greatest difficulties.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Zeng Qiang. Cheng Luan is dead, and Shui Mingyue is missing. All the evidence at the scene points to Fei Li. As a police officer, I can't just give up on any case. Solving cases and apprehending criminals is our duty; there's no reason to abandon it, and we can't abandon it." Bai Xin spoke resolutely, his words ringing with conviction. For some reason, facing the sudden appearance of Zeng Qiang, Bai Xin felt a strange hesitation. However, this hesitation only strengthened his resolve. Before putting in any effort, there was no room for negotiation with him, and retreat was out of the question.

"I don't believe in fate. The final outcome should be in my own hands. Now, as long as I find Fei Li, everything might be resolved. Since you say this is a game designed by Cheng Luan, then I'll play this crucial game with him. No matter what the final outcome is, I will accept it calmly."