Chapter 80: The Big Case (10)

  In the opposite direction, about 20 kilometers away from the service area we just left, at the first exit. A car turned off the highway and pulled over to the side of the road. Lu Mingwei got out, rubbing his hands together and stomping his feet. It seemed that this trip had frozen him enough. He bit off his gloves with his mouth, took out his phone, and dialed several numbers in a row. After confirming that there was no unusual situation with Tian Miao's car following behind, he lit a cigarette and then made another call. When it connected, he laughed with an unprecedented tone and said: "Ah, Brother Yan, yes, it's me, Lu Mingwei. I'm really sorry to have you come all the way here for nothing. So I hurried again and brought the goods out. Although we took a detour on the national highway, you see if you can bear another trip. Follow National Highway 307 westward, and I'll wait for you on the road. This time... this time you can rest assured. You have a gun, right? If you don't see the real goods again, I'm finished."

  Zheng Shiyin let out a sigh of relief, put down the phone in his hand, and exchanged a glance with Tian Miao. The two of them high-fived each other to celebrate; at the same time, in the command center, the terminal clearly played back the recording of the conversation. The leaders who were waiting here also let out a collective sigh of relief, got up to stretch their legs, and some even went to smoke or use the restroom.

  The case is like a net, and now it's time to reap the rewards. With the latest updates from all sides, the mobile signal tracking of the technical investigation has also yielded results: currently, there are as many as 10 suspects locked down. Suspect Luo Mingwei and his accomplices are currently on the Dayun Expressway heading southwest towards the first exit, 60 kilometers away from the city center in Qingxu County. The second suspect, Zhang Biao, is still in the apartment in the city. It seems that our previous suspicion that he was the real mastermind was correct. The route has also become clear: get off the highway and head northwest to a certain point on the national highway.

  In the car, Zheng Shiyan received the latest order: "Postpone the capture time. Trade with them again. Nail it once and for all. Make it an ironclad case. After all special police forces gather on the Dayun Expressway, they will be under your command. In addition, Qingxu County Public Security Bureau has urgently dispatched police to set up checkpoints in the rear to intercept. The safety of cash and personnel must be guaranteed."

  The atmosphere in the business car was relaxed, unlike the tense command center. Tian Miao hummed a tune (actually off-key...) while Zheng Shiyan leaned back in his seat, lost in thought, planning their next move.

  Everything is going in a good direction, letting Tian Miao thoroughly relax. This task seems to be not as difficult as imagined, but instead becomes more interesting. Following Zheng Shiyuan's instructions, take the highway and head towards the national road.

  Zheng Shiyuan thought it was almost done. He took a look at Tian Miao and saw that she was in good condition now, and also quite happy. He joked and said: "Tian Miao, is this what they call being a foodie?"

  "What's going on? Want to welch on a bet? No way! I'm willing to take the risk and lose, but I won!"

  "You killed me as soon as we met for the first time. Do you think that's right?"

  "It's suitable. Very suitable. Because I've decided. From now on, I'll be avoiding you and the entire Major Crimes Unit will be far away from me. So if not this time, there won't be another chance."

  "Haha, okay, let's just go to Kempinski then. Consider it a treat for you."

  The car that had been arguing for a while drove another ten kilometers or so. The latest report from the command center came through the earpiece: the vehicle being followed turned at the last intersection and was heading back to Dayuan. It was at this moment that Luo Mingwei's second call came in, and the final transaction location was also confirmed; under the sign of Qingxu County on National Highway 307.

  Daxian City. With Su's deputy bureau chief's sentence: "Close the net." The entire task force was boiling up. Team after team of police officers ran to get on the car and sped away.

  The business car can already see the outline of Qingxu County far away. Getting closer, the transaction location is right in front of us. Tian Miao's heart beats faster too. Feeling guilty, he asked again: "Uncle, how far is the main force from us?"

  "Hmm... We're 5.3 kilometers behind them. They don't dare to get too close, afraid of startling the snake. Zheng Shiyan took out a PDA to locate their position and replied to Tian Miao's question. He quietly observed her expression and asked uncertainly: 'It's almost midnight. Finally going to reap what we've sown. Are you scared?'"

  "Who's afraid? Who made me board your pirate ship? Brother Zheng, how do you usually catch people? This... hand-to-hand combat isn't my strong suit hehe."

  "Haha, who made you stupidly fight? Guns are for what? Following procedure, of course. Generally, no need to fire a warning shot. As long as you draw your gun and aim at them, that's enough. Suspects listen very well when they see the gun. You tell him to do something, he'll do it."

  "It's just that simple."

  "Otherwise, you think all the criminals in the world are fugitives? We police officers are also human beings. Who wants to live like a walking time bomb every day?"

  It's said that Tian Miao Miao's condition has also returned to normal, and she even had the energy to argue with Zheng Shiyan for a while. Zheng Shiyan told her that nowadays, going out on business trips is getting harder and harder to do. Luckily, this trip was okay, but if they were dealing with high-IQ crimes, not only couldn't they act rashly, but they also had to be extremely polite to the perpetrators. They could only wait for each unit to cooperate, think of ways to gather evidence, and nail down the chain of evidence before making an arrest, which would actually be the easiest part. Otherwise, these people's flashy exteriors would leave them at a loss for what to do.

  As the conversation between the two came to an end, Zheng Shiyan solemnly instructed Tian Miao: "Tian Miao, it's all up to you now. I have faith in you. During the transaction, we must inspect the goods. When you take action, try to drag it out as long as possible to give our main force time to prepare. If something unexpected happens on the spot, we'll have no choice but to take control by force. But look at this desolate wilderness - if two people run away, even if we send more people later, there's nowhere to find them. So you must remain calm. I'll be right beside you protecting you. At this moment, you must trust me, okay?"

  Tian Miao nodded solemnly, although his face was a bit pale, but he still firmly agreed to come down.

  The last bit of the journey. Suddenly arrived. Far away, I saw the lights. Under the signboard, a Baojun was parked. Two people were standing beside it. It seemed like the car had broken down and was waiting for rescue. As they got closer, Tian Miao Miao checked the license plate again. Tian Miao Miao felt his blood boiling up at this critical moment. The key moment is now.

  They exchanged a glance. Zheng Shiyuan picked up the password box. The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, knocked on the door and got out of the car. On the other side, Luo Mingwei warmly welcomed them. From afar, he laughed and said: "Young Master Yan, brother and sister. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Considering that I came all the way here to deliver goods for you two, please forgive me and don't make things difficult for me."

  Tian Miao glared at him and said angrily, "Wu boss, let's put the pleasantries aside for now. If we delay any further, it'll be dawn soon. Are you going to show us the real thing or not? If you're just teasing us again, that won't do."

  "Alright, alright! No nonsense! Brothers, unload the goods!" Luo Mingwei shouted. Two people got down from the truck and climbed into the back to lift down the goods. Judging by the weight, it wasn't light. Zheng Shiyuan's excited expression emerged. It was time to make a move. Zheng Shiyuan carefully observed Gao Xiangtian Miao Miao. One of the people lifting boxes from the truck had long hair and was tall and thin. He looked somewhat like the Grass Fish in the records.

  Not long after, three pieces of goods were carried by two people and placed in front of the two. The wooden strip packaging box looked like an auto parts box. Luomingwei took off a backpack from his body and put it on top, saying to Tian Miao: "This is a gift. Brother and sister are really awesome! This time we lost to Grandma's house. Not only did we lose so much, but we also have to give some gifts...".

  "Once born, twice cooked? You're being too kind. I'm also relieved. Why haven't we seen Elder Zhang?"

  "Hey, he's busy. Let's take a look. Finish it early and I'll go home to sleep. The two of them will head back to Henan Province on the way. Brother, didn't I choose this place well?"

  "Right, right. It's getting late..."

  A bunch of nonsense. Tian Miao also forgot what he had just thought of earlier, just like Zheng Shiyuan. His attention was completely drawn away by the goods.

  The most fake and pretentious Luo Mingwei was getting anxious. At this time, he had no doubt at all. His intention to get rid of the goods quickly was already exposed. With a glance, one of his subordinates handed over the sheep's horn hammer used for pulling nails. Zheng Shiyuan's scalp felt numb as he watched. This group of people had already become a formidable force. He gave Tian Miao a glance, and Tian Miao took out a cigarette to smoke with Luo Mingwei while standing aside. Tian Miao received the tool and slowly pried open the wooden plank. After tearing open the waterproof cloth and oil paper, he couldn't help but take a deep breath. The bundles of 100-yuan bills were tightly packed together. Although he knew they were all fake, his eyes still felt dizzy. With great effort, he pulled out a stack from inside, smelled it, touched it with his hand, and examined it under the car light before giving Zheng Shiyuan an OK gesture. Zheng Shiyuan pretended to be nonchalant and shouted: "Wife, take a closer look! How is it?" His hand had already quietly moved onto the gun.

  "New goods, electric version!" Tian Miao shouted loudly, startling Luo Mingwei and the others. Zheng Shiyuan hastily laughed and flattered him, putting Luo Mingwei completely at ease, who even felt a bit proud of himself, thinking that he was the only one who could bring out such good stuff.

  Less than 4 kilometers behind, the cargo truck received the accurate information: "The real thing has been spotted." The lights in the carriage suddenly lit up. In the earpieces of the two rows of armed special police officers, the captain's voice sounded: "Check your weapons and prepare for action." A loud clicking sound of guns being cocked echoed through the air. The special police officers put down their protective helmets with face masks. Ten kilometers away, dozens of police officers in Qingxu County also sprang into action, advancing at full speed along the road towards this direction.

  War. A spark will set it off.

  Come quickly. Come quickly... Zheng Shiyan stared tightly at Tian Miao, who was inspecting the goods in the middle. At this moment, he was even more nervous than Tian Miao. The support of the big team must arrive as soon as possible. The driver didn't get out of the car. There were five people in front of Luo Mingwei. It's unknown whether there are still people in the Geely that Luo Mingwei drove before. Whether they have weapons is also unclear. At this time, if something goes wrong, the fields on both sides of the road are just like the North China Plain. It's not good to miss one at night. Moreover, there were only two people on their side. Whether the opponent will run or not is uncertain...