Chapter 56: He Won't Get Away With This!

Fancheng Public Security Bureau, the atmosphere was heavy.

Suddenly, the office door swung open from inside, and a middle-aged man in police uniform stepped out, his face etched with anxiety.

“Director Wen, just now Captain Jiang called—one has been found.” As Wen emerged, Xiao Zhang promptly approached to report.

Wen’s brow furrowed so deeply it could have crushed several flies. After all this time, only one has been found?

What about the other eleven…?

“Alright. Notify me immediately if there’s any news. Also, ask if they need additional personnel for support.”

Star Plaza was simply too vast, and today was National Day—the crowd was nearly five times larger than usual, perhaps even more. If all the bombs couldn’t be found by six o’clock in the evening, they would have to urgently evacuate the people.

At that thought, Wen’s heart grew heavier still.

Xiao Zhang saw the worry in Wen’s eyes and felt anxious himself. He forced a smile, attempting reassurance. “Director Wen, don’t worry. Our officers will definitely find them. The tech department colleagues have already gone over to assist, so please rest assured.”

“Hmm. I’ll go take a look myself.” Wen could no longer sit still; he gave instructions and left the hall.

“Director Wen? Where are you headed?” Captain Long entered just in time to see Wen about to leave.

“Star Plaza.”

Long glanced at the time. “I’ll go with you.” He also had two apprentices assisting there.

Wen nodded. To avoid causing panic, the two changed into plain clothes and set off.

They hadn’t been driving long when Long received a call from Zhang Fan. He glanced at Wen, who nodded to him.

Long switched to speaker.

“What’s happened?”

“Master, Li Ye went off to catch someone.”

Wen’s hand paused—had they found the suspect so quickly?

“Li Ye found the suspect?” Long was equally surprised.

Zhang Fan spoke slowly, “No, Li Ye brought Shen Qing over. Shen Qing tapped a few keys on the computer, then told Li Ye to go apprehend someone. We’re not even sure if it’s true yet.”

Long frowned. Shen Qing again.

“Can you reach Li Ye?”

“I tried calling—he didn’t answer.”

“Alright, I’ll be there soon.” Long ended the call, his expression darkening.

“Who is Shen Qing?” Wen found the name familiar, thinking she must be a colleague from another city.

“She was involved in the drug smuggling case.”

“Oh, she knows computers?” Wen relaxed a little.

“I’m not sure. She’s still in high school, and…” Long frowned, but didn’t finish.

“And what?” Wen’s heart was gripped by suspense.

“Skipping class and fighting—practically routine.” Long glanced at Wen.

As expected, Wen’s expression changed.

He had heard the drug smuggling case report—traced from a deceased victim. Shen Qing had contributed, but without Director Lan’s involvement, they wouldn’t have been able to test blood samples at the Capital’s 609 Research Institute.

So, even if Shen Qing hadn’t participated, they would have eventually discovered D90.

Wen, brow tightly knit, turned to Long. After a long moment, he spoke, “Li Ye—he’s your apprentice?”

Long’s face was grave; he nodded, inwardly cursing Li Ye. “I’ll have him write a self-critique.”

Wen withdrew his gaze, leaning back in his seat. “Hmm.”

The car stopped by the roadside, and several plainclothes officers came forward to greet them.

“Director Wen, Captain Long,” they said.

Wen nodded. “Any progress?”

The officers exchanged glances, then shook their heads.

“Any news from the tech department?” Long placed his hopes there.

“None.”

“Director Wen, Captain Long.” A tall, dark-skinned man approached—the captain of the special forces.

“Captain Jiang,” Long nodded to him.

Jiang looked at them. “Good news—one of the teams just found two more.”

The others visibly relaxed, their faces less tense.

Long, thinking of Li Ye’s situation, felt his heart tighten again. “I’ll go check with Zhang Fan.”

“What’s wrong?” A young man who got along well with Zhang Fan asked.

Noticing Long’s change in expression, Jiang coughed, sending the others away. Now only Jiang and Wen remained with Long.

Jiang lowered his voice. “Something happened?”

“It’s Li Ye—he went off with an outsider to apprehend someone.”

Jiang was momentarily stunned. He had a good impression of Li Ye—a diligent young man.

Why so reckless today?

“Let’s go ask Zhang Fan what happened. Li Ye, that kid, when he gets back, I won’t let him off easy!”