Chapter 70: The Big Case of 1/23 (Part 1)

  The team leader, Qin, looked very satisfied. He stood up and said to Tian Miao: "Good, good. Not bad. That's it for now. From now on, you're Tian Miao from Henan Province. You're Wang Lina. Your husband is Yan Yingjie, who was caught by the Henan police as I told you before. Yan Shoucai is your elder brother. Don't slip up at critical moments! If you have any questions, ask quickly and then calm down to familiarize yourself with the case. Keep telling yourself that from now on, you're Wang Lina. The more you convince yourself of your identity, the higher the success rate of our mission will be."

  The serious crime team leader, Qin, seemed more approachable than Zhou, the team leader of the first team. He was always smiling when talking to Tian Miao. Seeing that he was easy-going, Tian Miao asked stiffly: "Team Leader Qin, if the buyer from Henan really comes, won't I be in danger?"

  Captain Qin could see that she was very nervous. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for her. If there had been anyone else available, he wouldn't have let Tian Miao Miao go up there at all. Even male detectives got anxious on their first time doing this kind of task, let alone a young woman.

  Think about it. Captain Qin explained in detail: "Don't worry, your husband and his brothers are all in our hands. This is a suspect's photo. Take a good look at it; this Yan Yingjie has never been to Dayuan before. No one knows him. Yan Shoucai introduced him through phone calls. So as long as you don't blow your cover, nothing will go wrong." Captain Qin said this very optimistically to comfort her heart.

  "But, first time updating? But all I can do is distinguish counterfeit currency. I haven't had a chance to learn anything about criminal investigation yet. When I arrived at the big team, I was just stuck in the firearms storage room... Is that okay?" Tian Miao Miao was extremely nervous. It's going on stage now.

  Tan Que saw her so tense. He knew that if he didn't clarify things thoroughly, it would be impossible to dispel her psychological burden. So, he patiently and carefully explained the situation in detail:

  "Haha, don't panic. Tian Miao Miao, you didn't know, did you? You were chosen to carry out this task because of your skills. Otherwise, think about it, with so many experienced old guys in the investigation team, couldn't they find anyone else? What kind of case is this, you still don't know, do you? It's a major case supervised by the Municipal Bureau. Didn't Su Bureau mention it? Mainly handled by criminal investigation personnel. At least three people will get third-class merit. First to update, and with this achievement, your salary will increase, no need to say more. This is a big case at the end of the year. If we crack it before New Year's, just the bonus alone would be enough for you to buy a car. So, isn't this a great opportunity?"

  I'll tell you in detail. All transactions involving counterfeit currency are wholesale, not retail. Moreover, they only deal with people "in the trade" and try to probe the buyer's words and actions as soon as they meet. If anything is off, don't expect to see him again.

  Second. Before the formal transaction, they had a "test" link according to Xiong Weimin's confession. It was to test the buyer's ability to recognize money. If it was found that you were an outsider, there would be a black market during the transaction. If you brought many people, he would pass off inferior goods as high-quality ones during the transaction, even daring to slip in paper currency with the image of Yu Huang Da Di.

  So if it weren't for you, we'd all be worried sick. It's not that no one has suggested going to the bank system to find a clue. But when the bank heard about being used as bait, they were too afraid to do it. Someone has to crack the case after all. So Tian Miao Miao, the key to success or failure of this mission rests on you.

  "Just show up at the crucial moment and let them believe you're a seasoned buyer. Facilitate this transaction, lure out the two main culprits, and we'll take care of the rest. Our team of hundreds from four police departments and armed police will handle it. Time is tight, mission is heavy, so I won't waste words. You don't have much time to overcome your psychological burden either. Later, I'll send you to a hotel to rest. Our teammate who brings the money will brief you on the negotiation details. Do you have any questions now?"

  Captain Qin said a lot. Tian Miao Miao shook her head slightly dull and suddenly asked nervously: "Is that... is it dangerous?"

  "Not dangerous. Not even a little bit. Haha, your concerns we've already considered. Look, Tian Miao Miao is here to ensure your safety. Zheng Shiyan, come in."

  He opened his mouth, and a man who looked like he was 34 or 35 years old walked in. He was wearing a suit with no tie, and the top button of his shirt was undone, revealing the collar of his undershirt; he had a two-day stubble and his hair was messy, as if he hadn't combed it for ages. To make matters worse, he was wearing a pair of thin-framed glasses that made him look even more ridiculous. What kind of makeup artist is this?

  He walked in, and with this appearance, Tian Miao Miao couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. The tense atmosphere was also slightly relieved. Qin Dui pointed at "Sha Gen" and introduced him, saying: "Our team's all-around expert. This is a fine soldier! You're lucky, Tian Miao Miao. This is the bodyguard we found for you. He's also your husband on this mission; Comrade Zheng Shiyan has been on over a dozen missions, big and small. His combat experience is exceptionally rich. Especially in disguise and reconnaissance, he's unparalleled. And his martial arts skills are quite good too. At critical moments, he'll protect you."

  Here is the translation:

  "Our plan is like this. First, we'll make a timely update. He's playing the role of an old fool. You take on the image that fits the requirements; and you're the one in charge who makes the decisions. An insider; with this combination, it should be easy to put the other side at ease and lower their guard. I'm old friends with your team leader. I know you're a desk worker. So when we were making our action plan, we were extra careful. There are hundreds of special police and armed police outside, and there are also people from our serious crime unit supporting you from the sidelines. All of your movements are under our surveillance. If anything goes wrong, we can immediately take control of the situation. Come on, come on. Now let's get acquainted. Let's go to the hotel."

  Tian Miao curiously shook hands with her temporary "husband". The closer she looked, the clearer it became. It turned out that Zheng Shiyuan was already in his 40s. He relied on makeup to look younger by a few years. Upon closer inspection, his facial features were indeed angular and defined. If not for this clumsy outfit, he should be one of those middle-aged uncles who are quite pleasant to look at.

  Tian Miao Miao, on the other hand, dared to stare at him openly and take a closer look. Zheng Shiyan seemed like an old feudal lord. Seeing that Tian Miao Miao was a young girl, not only did he feel embarrassed to examine her closely, but even when shaking hands, he only dared to lightly pinch a few of her fingers, making a gesture. He looked very awkward.

  Jian Tian Miao Miao carefully observed her "husband". Qin Da Dui sneered and said: "This time you should be at ease, right?"

  Tian Miao Miao smiled awkwardly. Suddenly, she mischievously pointed at Zheng Shiyan and said to the team leader Qin: "That Team Leader Qin, can you..."

  "What's wrong? Don't be reserved. Say what you want to say."

  "Qin Team Leader, can you please change my husband for me? He's so old. I'm still young. When we go out together, we don't look like a couple, but more like father and daughter." As soon as she said this, Qin Team burst into laughter and fell onto the sofa. Zheng Shiyan was speechless and stared at Tian Miao with wide eyes, but found that she wasn't afraid of him at all. Instead, she made a silly face. After Qin Team finished laughing, he got up and pretended to be angry, scolding Tian Miao: "The organization arranged for you to have an older husband as your bodyguard. You can't be picky! How did Zhou Bin teach you? This is a mission, not a blind date! If we were really introducing you to someone, even Zheng Shiyan wouldn't look down on you. People would think you're too young. What do you know? Now, rich people aren't like that. Having an age gap like father and daughter, but living like husband and wife, isn't that great? Hurry up and get ready... we need to leave..."

  Chong City Bureau had been out for 2 hours. The time was approaching noon. Zheng Shiyin led Tian Miao out of the "stronghold" like a thief.

  Didn't dare to drive. One person pulled an empty suitcase. Out of the city's jurisdiction. Both of them let out a sigh of relief. Like a young couple from out of town on a trip to Dayuan. Found a taxi and rushed to Jian She Road. As soon as they got off the car, Tian Miao Miao took one look and it was actually a fast hotel. Angrily scolding Zheng Shi Yan: "Is this a mistake? Not even 5-star, at least it's 4-star, right? Look at this, is this reasonable?"

  "The organization arranged for us to stay where. We just stayed there. It's 5-star too. Our annual case handling fees are only so much. All of this is thanks to you. Usually when I go out to handle cases, I stay in a guest house." Zheng Shiyuan carried a suitcase and replied absent-mindedly. To be honest, he didn't know how to interact with Tian MiaoMiao now either. He was still very concerned about the matter of his age being exposed. "My age..." He kept asking himself this question all along the way. In the taxi, he even secretly used the rearview mirror as a mirror and looked at it anxiously.

  The two of them asked and answered one sentence, but there was no follow-up. Tian Miao Miao pretended not to hear. With Zheng Shiyan's experience, he naturally understood that this was a girl's tender face. It feels awkward. The two of them came out pretending to be husband and wife. Not only is Tian Miao Miao awkward, but so is he.

  They didn't say a word. Then don't stand here, let's go into the hotel. When they were almost at the door, Zheng Shiyan suddenly stretched out his arm and directly wrapped Tian Miao in his arms. Tian Miao was shocked all over, stiff like a stone, and struggled fiercely but couldn't break free. Zheng Shiyan grasped her tightly, making Tian Miao protest: "Hey, hey, uncle, don't take advantage of me! Coming to the hotel with you is already embarrassing enough, I don't know what others will think, they'll think we're here for a secret rendezvous!"

  Zheng Shiyan didn't understand what Tian Miao Miao meant. He just smiled more warmly, like an old lecher holding a young lover tightly, making Tian Miao Miao both embarrassed and angry, almost to the point of exploding on the spot. Zheng Shiyan whispered in her ear: "From now on, I am your husband, you are my wife Wang Lina. This is also for the mission." But in his heart, he thought: "Let you call me old, watch me teach you a lesson."

  Across the street from the hotel, on a gray, second-hand motorcycle, less than 300 meters away. Gao Xiang almost dropped his beloved 88-212 medium telephoto lens. He cursed non-stop: "Damn it! This isn't acting. The old lecher is taking advantage of the situation to flirt with Miao Miao. Luo Ge, look at this guy, he's practically hugging his comrade to death. Is this how you treat your comrades? No way, we have to stop him. What if they go into the room and he loses control?"