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With that in mind, I decided to address the issue at hand. I stood up and spoke clearly, stating that a problem-solving mindset is one where neither side takes sides; what both parties need right now is precisely that.
As for the suspects in this matter, I believed we should proceed by elimination. First, Cao Tang and Geng Tang are both direct victims of this incident, so I felt they had little to no suspicion against them.
I was the first to speak up. Cao Minghui and Geng Kun were taken aback by my words, clearly surprised that I would exonerate them, especially Geng Kun, who was from a different camp. He must have been the most astonished.
However, it wasn't that I didn't want to cast suspicion on them; it was simply impossible to do so. Accusing them would mean implicating their families as well, which would only return us to the earlier state of conflict between them. What purpose would that serve?
Continuing on, Ning Chuan nodded for me to proceed. At this point, whether these two casinos were shut down due to an insider or which insider was responsible had become irrelevant. What both factions wanted was simply to identify a scapegoat quickly for everyone's benefit. They were eager to resolve this matter swiftly!
So, ruling out both of you is impossible; everyone understands my situation, and it certainly can't be me. Wu Hai Tang has been with Tian Ye Group for many years now, so it couldn't be him either. Thus, I estimated that the insider was likely not among those present.
With this statement, no one countered me. Everyone wanted to wrap this up as soon as possible, and my baseless reasoning allowed them to enjoy a moment of relief as suspicion drifted away from them.
"Right, I also think it's unlikely. Please continue, Xiang Dong," Chen Ming interjected. I chuckled at his comment; I felt I had already said quite enough.
"I'm sorry, boss. After all, I wasn't involved in this matter, so my investigation is limited to what I've speculated here. What I'm curious about now is whether my deductions have jogged any memories for Cao Tang and Geng Tang regarding suspicious individuals."
I smiled as I glanced at Cao and Geng. By now, they understood my intent. My reasoning had gained the approval of Chen Ming and Ning Chuan, leaving them with no choice but to go along with it—to identify a scapegoat and hand them over for resolution so we could move past this incident.
"Yes! Do you two have anything to say?" Chen Ming asked as he looked at them. Ning Chuan also turned his gaze toward them; now that the two factions had ceased their bickering, they were ready to tackle the problem seriously.
Cao Minghui and Geng Kun exchanged glances. I suspected they were both contemplating which scapegoat would be most suitable. Regardless of who it was, it was no longer my concern.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries between the two of them, they pulled out a manager from Geng Kun's casino. Ning Chuan immediately made the decision to apprehend this police undercover agent—or scapegoat!
Undoubtedly, this manager was innocent; everyone present knew that, yet no one dared to speak up about it. Thus, this matter concluded with the identification of a police undercover agent.
As for how they would make the manager confess or fabricate a story—that was now Chen Ming's and Ning Chuan's responsibility.
"Well, this meeting went quite well! Your insights are impressive, young man! How about I treat you to a meal?" Ning Chuan said with a smile directed at me. I chuckled in response; after all, I still remembered how he had just insulted me.
"I'm sorry about that, Ning Duo," I replied. "Our Liu Laoda ordered us not to take any leave today; we have to accompany our boss's older brother for a drink."
I smiled and said, although Ning Chuan was much higher in rank than Liu Haoran, Liu Haoran completely disregarded Ning Chuan. It was undoubtedly fitting for me to use him as a shield.
Yes, Ning Duo, today we still have to accompany Chen Duo until he’s thoroughly drunk. Sorry about that.
Liu Haoran immediately spoke up, and upon hearing this, Ning Chuan nodded with a smile. My refusal was normal and reasonable; he wasn’t angry about it. If he were to get upset over this matter, it would show how lacking in grace he was. After all, he still wanted to recruit me to work under him.
Alright then, I won’t disturb you any further. Geng Kun, since the undercover agent appeared in your territory, you should take care of it tonight and make him spill the beans.
Ning Chuan smiled and said to Geng Kun beside him. Geng Kun responded without hesitation. Although having an undercover agent among his subordinates wasn’t a good thing, it was still the lightest option compared to others. When Ning Chuan reported it, he kept it vague, simply stating that he had discovered a police undercover agent. The mention of "police undercover" would immediately attract attention from the higher-ups.
By the time we left Aishang Club, it was already past four in the afternoon. The meeting had lasted over two hours. I drove my car, with Chen Ming, Liu Haoran, and Cao Minghui from our camp, and we found a restaurant to eat and chat.
Xiang Dong, I heard you used to mix with some people in Northeast China? Who was your boss back then?
Chen Ming, sitting at the head of the table, looked at me with a smile and asked. I chuckled and replied, I was involved in small places; I don’t know if you’ve heard of my boss Han Qiang.
Han Qiang?
Chen Ming paused upon hearing the name; clearly, he recognized my former boss!
Yes, Chen Duo, do you know him?
I asked with a smile. Han Qiang was my former boss—ruthless and engaged in heinous dealings. Gaining Han Qiang's trust was incredibly difficult; it required passing numerous tests. I truly suffered under his command.
Of course I know him; he’s a notorious Drug Lord! You worked under him? No wonder you’re so outstanding! By the way, he has a sister, right? I wonder how she’s doing now?
Chen Ming said with a smile as he looked at me. When he mentioned Han Qiang's sister, my heart suddenly jolted!
Han Xiao! The girl I once deeply loved! My ex-girlfriend who killed my superior and left me unable to return to the police force!
At first, I thought Han Xiao was a wonderful girl—beautiful and innocent. At twenty years old, I was full of passion and infatuated with her. I naively believed that her brother was her brother and she was herself; she hadn’t done anything wrong, so I could love her!
But when my undercover operation came to an end, I tracked down the fleeing Han Qiang alongside my superior Zhang Peng! Just as I was about to capture Han Qiang, Han Xiao appeared! She stood behind me and shot at me!
But she was seen by my superior Zhang Peng—the only one who knew my true identity! Zhang Peng took the bullet for me! He died from the gunshot wound! I was also stabbed in the abdomen by Han Qiang as they fled together.
Fortunately, I was rescued while Han Qiang was caught; only Han Xiao escaped. But aside from her, no one knew my identity. Unable to return to the police force, I came to Kyoto to fight for my future.
After Qiang Ge's arrest, there has been no news of her; I suppose she must have fled abroad.
I smiled as I spoke but didn’t mention my relationship with Han Xiao to Chen Ming. After that incident ended, I reflected on it many times; I realized that my judgment of Han Xiao had been incorrect—she wasn’t an innocent girl at all.
The reason she got involved with me was entirely her brother Han Qiang's intention; he valued my abilities and wanted his sister to win my heart while keeping tabs on all my actions.
Fortunately, at that time, I followed Zhang Peng's orders and didn’t show any special behavior towards Han Xiao; otherwise, I might have already died at her hands.
Chen Ming chuckled in response, acknowledging my words with an "oh," and then continued chatting with me and Liu Haoran. His attitude was pleasant, but he completely ignored Cao Minghui, which I suspected made Cao Minghui feel envious and jealous. However, at the dinner table, he could only play the supporting role.
As night fell, I drove home alone after dropping off Chen Ming and Liu Haoran at their hotel. Once home, I shared the events of the day with Linna.
"Don't you think you were a bit impulsive?" Linna said with concern. "Cao Minghui isn't a big deal, but if you keep this up, it might provoke Liu Haoran's jealousy. If Ning Chuan targets you and you come off too strong, he might find a way to eliminate you. Didn't you learn in the police academy that an undercover agent needs to maintain a low profile and avoid drawing attention?"
I smiled at Linna's worries and reassured her. While it's true that being undercover requires some discretion, it also demands a certain level of assertiveness. I shouldn't shy away from conflicts and miss opportunities for advancement.
After all, my situation as an undercover agent is different from others; I need to rise to a high position within Tian Ye Group to help Linna reclaim it!
Currently, my biggest threat is Ning Chuan. As Linna pointed out, if I don't respond to Ning Chuan's provocations, he will eliminate me. But right now, Ning Chuan is also preoccupied with dealing with the pressures from above and Chen Ming's hostility toward him. All I need to do is buy time until one of them falters.
Even if I manage to avoid attracting Ning Chuan's attention, my situation wouldn't improve much there. If Ning Chuan gains power, I won't be able to survive in Tian Ye Group; Geng Kun would get rid of me. However, since Ning Chuan has taken an interest in my talents, as long as I handle things well, it won't matter who gains the upper hand between them; neither will affect my path forward or hinder my efforts to help Linna reclaim Tian Ye Group!
After sharing these thoughts with Linna, she agreed that my reasoning made sense. The reality is that my relationship with Ning Chuan has become one of enmity; even if I don't manage things perfectly, he remains an adversary regardless.
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