Tomb Raider

  Tomb Raider (2013)

  Listening to this man who seemed like a police officer, he knew everything about me. Just based on this point, I believed that he was a real policeman. From his tone of voice, it seemed that he wanted me to put on a good show, just like in the movie "Infernal Affairs", so that I could fulfill my grandfather's dream and become a police officer smoothly.

  "It's only because of this that you found me, using my familiarity with tomb raiding to get close to that woman named Lin Ruoshui. If everything goes smoothly, can I become a formal police officer?" I asked.

  "This is it? As long as you complete the task, everything will be fine." The middle-aged man seemed to hesitate.

  "It seems you're not looking for a qualified police officer, but just a scapegoat." I smiled.

  "Alright, I promise you, as long as we catch Lin Ruoshui and retrieve the Xinghou Gui, I guarantee that you will become a police officer." The middle-aged man said firmly.

  "Well then, I wish us a pleasant cooperation, but I still don't know your name," I said.

  " Luo Zheng, First Class Inspector, police number: xxxxxx. You can check it on the Ministry of Public Security's website. Now we can sign an agreement to prove that you are willing to become my undercover agent and carry out the mission. This agreement will only be seen by me and my direct superior. If I die, my superior will also be able to restore your identity." The middle-aged man said, taking out a pre-printed agreement from the desk behind him and placing it in front of me.

  "But you haven't guaranteed that I can become a police officer after completing the task, I think this should be added to the agreement." I said.

  "The law does not allow for trading, I can only verbally agree with you, and there should be no transactional situation on this agreement, otherwise it will be considered invalid." Luo Zheng said.

  "How about just signing an agreement between you and me?" I said.

  "Good."

  Long-term business has made me understand that there is no free lunch in the world, if you want to get something, you must pay for it. Being an undercover agent isn't a glorious thing either, so I have to think about my own retreat. Fortunately, this is just a tomb raiding gang and not some drug trafficking or assassination organization, so my risk should be relatively low. What worries me most now is actually the person in front of me, Luo Zheng. From the perspective of physiognomy, this guy was born with a rebellious look, I'm really afraid that he will regret it afterwards and put me and those tomb raiders together on trial.

  "Alright, Ji Le Tian comrade, welcome to the police force. Start your undercover mission. The codename for this operation is 'Tomb Raider'." Luo Zheng stretched out his hand towards me.

  "This code name is too common, why don't you call it a more pleasant name?" I symbolically shook hands with him.

  Only you and I know the code, so just understand the meaning. Now I'll explain the plan of action to you. Lin Ruoshui has already returned to China and is now in Xingtai City. You know that the Marquis Xi Hou Gui was unearthed in Xingtai City, representing the city's history and culture. It's been three days since the incident, so they can't possibly sell the goods so quickly. They must be waiting for a buyer to appear. So your task now is to find out who the buyer is and why Lin Ruoshui returned to Xingtai City instead of going to a safer and more hidden place.

  "Yes, I guarantee to complete the task. But how can I meet her and her contact?" I asked.

  "Don't worry about this matter, we already have a solution. They are currently looking for people to help with the excavation, and it seems like they're going to rob another tomb. I've arranged for an insider to take you directly to meet her, and what happens next will depend on your performance." Luo Zheng said.

  We were in the middle of negotiating when the door was knocked again, and after opening it, I saw a tall and very cute little girl appearing in front of me and Luo Zheng. She looked like she should still be in college, but I had no idea why she came here, could she be Luo Zheng's daughter?

  "You're just in time, no need to report anything. This is the person who will be executing the task with you." Luo Zheng said, pointing at me towards the girl.

  "Hello, senior brother, I'm a new police officer who just joined the force, my name is Chen Momomo." She happily extended her hand to me.

  "Hey, you too. I'm not a master or anything, just an antique dealer. My name is Jile Tian." I awkwardly extended my hand to her.

  As soon as she heard I wasn't a police officer, she immediately retracted her smile and withdrew her hand. My hand was left suspended in mid-air, unable to move either up or down.

  " Luo team, why make me work with him? I can handle it myself." Chen seemed a bit unhappy, not sure if it was because of me.

  "Little Chen, you've just joined the police force and you're very clear about the policies, but this time your mission is to deal with a tomb raiding organization. As for studying the things in the tomb and the antiques, we'll have to rely on Brother Ji more." Luo Zheng explained to Chen Mo.

  "It's just a gang of hoodlums, how big of a deal can they be? When the time comes, I alone can take them down." Chen Mo was indeed a bit like a newborn calf not fearing tigers, perhaps he didn't understand what this gang had to do with murder.

  "Alright, alright, now that you all know each other, in three days' time, go to the place I specified and look for Chen San. He'll take you to see Lin Ruoshui. Remember not to startle the snake by hitting the grass." Luo Zheng's words seemed to be intentionally directed at Chen Mo.

  As I watched Chen Mo's departing figure, I shook my head in dismay. When I was young and impulsive, I also thought I was invincible, but the past few years of tempering in society have taught me that it's better to be low-key than to show off one's sharp edges all the time - at least you can live a longer life that way. What I'm worried about is that Chen Mo will lose control and reveal her true identity on the spot, this girl really has what it takes to suffer.

  "Let it go, brother. Don't mind her. This kid comes from a good family and hasn't experienced any setbacks. She's a civil servant who passed the exam on her first try. When young people have it too easy, they can't help but develop some arrogant habits. But after spending more time with her, you'll find that she's actually a nice girl." Luo Zheng occasionally explained to me.

  I can only wish myself good luck then.

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