555: Action Begins

After she left, Xiao Xiao murmured in a very low voice, "Why wouldn't I feel bad... because... I like him."

A Qi endured a fierce verbal attack for twenty minutes before the other party seemed to vent some of her anger and hung up the phone.

A Qi didn't blame Gao Xiang's mother for being so angry; he only blamed himself for not seeing anything, ultimately being led by the nose by Su Yue and allowing him to lie low by his side for a whole month!

"Ah..." He sighed deeply.

However, Xiao Ting, who was beside him and heard him hang up the phone, asked, "Qi Team, how are we going to catch Zhong Qi?"

Hearing this, A Qi let out another long sigh, an extremely drawn-out sigh, the sorrow within it not to be spoken of to outsiders.

He seemed to organize his words before answering, "Since he specifically called the doctor yesterday, it means he already knows Xiao Xiao is awake. If that's the case, he must have completely disappeared by now."

"Investigating... will only reveal how he tricked us."

The sense of dejection in A Qi's tone when he said, "We lost to him again!" made Xiao Ting feel a little pained.

...

Meanwhile, Su Yue heard a long-unheard voice beside his ear.

The last time it sounded was last month.

"Sixth successful escape."

"System will issue rewards."

"Physical fitness improved."

"Strength: 9.2, Speed: 9, Intelligence: 9, Temperament: 11, Memory: 11."

For Su Yue, this successful escape didn't bring a significant increase in his basic attributes.

However, his control over his skills saw a comprehensive improvement.

The [Sleight of Hand] skill had already reached max level last time.

This time, [Intermediate Computing Power] and [Intermediate Mind Palace] evolved into [Advanced Computing Power] and [Advanced Mind Palace] respectively.

[Beginner Finger Dexterity] directly upgraded to Advanced.

[Makeup Art] seemed to be a fixed skill and could not be upgraded.

[Beginner Voice Simulation] also upgraded from simple voice alteration to [Intermediate Voice Simulation].

This time, he could feel a noticeable change in his throat, allowing him to disguise his voice as others with a little practice.

However, this time he also learned a new skill, [Intermediate Magic Tricks]...

The [Magic Tricks] skill directly upgraded to Intermediate. Although Su Yue was sitting on a bus at the moment with nowhere to experiment, it was clearly a very practical skill!

At this moment, Su Yue looked out the bus window with a smile, thinking that when Xiao Xiao saw that button again, she would surely think of him.

Therefore, A Qi and the Special Task Force would definitely realize the fact that Zhong Qi was Su Yue.

Because the grand play that followed still needed them to cooperate with him to finish.

As for that button... Su Yue had disguised himself as a doctor and gone in to swap it out last night.

Since the timing of Xiao Xiao waking up couldn't be controlled, it became very important to have her remind the Special Task Force of his identity.

This clue couldn't be too obvious, nor could it be completely unnoticeable.

Therefore, a button from a piece of clothing was the best form of proof.

This would ensure that Xiao Xiao waking up early wouldn't interfere with his plan, and it would also ensure that after he left and swapped the button, Xiao Xiao would definitely recognize its origin.

As for whether Xiao Xiao would tell the Special Task Force, Su Yue didn't think about it much, because he knew Xiao Xiao definitely would. Her feelings for him had been fully revealed during their conversation in the autopsy room.

Su Yue was very clear that she liked him.

So, based on Su Yue's understanding of Xiao Xiao, she should hope for him to be arrested.

And then, after being arrested, help him clear his name?

She had always been that kind of person, determined and opinionated.

But she didn't know that he had already fallen in love with his current life.

"Dihao Building station reached. Passengers getting off, please use the rear door." Su Yue stood up and got off the bus.

Dihao Building, a landmark high-end building in Guangzhou, integrates hotel, dining, and entertainment. Its luxury is self-evident.

This fifty-story building even has a sky pool on the roof, showcasing its extravagance.

Although there aren't many guests on weekdays due to the high cost, the number of customers visiting during the year-end season is significantly more than usual.

After all, for wealthy people from out of town, Dihao Building is their preferred destination.

Its excellent service and magnificent decor have won the favor of many.

Dihao Building specifically emphasizes on its official website that their security system is handled by a world-renowned security company.

Therefore, cameras are installed in almost every corner, including the underground parking lot, ensuring comprehensive surveillance.

"Welcome." As Su Yue walked through the main entrance, the receptionists standing on either side of the revolving door inside the entrance greeted him warmly.

Her voice was just right, making guests feel welcome without being too loud and lowering the hotel's class.

In this detail, Dihao Building did a truly good job.

Su Yue, dressed in a well-tailored suit, stood tall and walked in, appearing spirited and handsome, so much so that even the receptionists couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

Su Yue had also carefully selected this outfit.

To blend into the environment, he couldn't be too conspicuous, so this outfit was neither high-profile nor low-key, falling right into the middle range within this building.

As he walked inside, he quickly scanned his surroundings.

"Eight cameras, five security guards, three at the front desk, two receptionists, three tea servers, six elevators, two fire escapes..." Everything in the lobby on the first floor was instantly taken in by Su Yue.

This had almost become Su Yue's instinct; he would subconsciously take in everything in his surroundings.

He didn't go directly to the front desk to get a room but sat on a sofa in the lobby on the first floor.

This lobby could be described as magnificent; even the sofas and coffee tables seemed so exquisite.

At this moment, someone was checking out at the front desk. "Hello, checking out of room 2914. My name is Song Tiange," a man around fifty years old said.

He was accompanied by a young woman in her twenties.

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Their purpose for being here was naturally self-evident.

The front desk lady processed the checkout while sweetly asking, "Did you enjoy your stay here?"

Song Tiange glanced at his female companion beside him and said dotingly, "Of course I did."

"Okay, sir. Do you require any other services? Would you like me to call a car for you?" the front desk lady asked.

Song Tiange shook his head and said, "We are all set."

"Very good, sir. The consumption amount will be deducted from your pre-authorized credit card. We wish you a pleasant journey," the front desk lady said with a smile.

Su Yue watched Song Tiange leave and noticed that high-end hotels like this didn't seem to require room cards, likely to enhance the guest experience.

After observing the situation, Su Yue stood up and walked towards the restroom. He conveniently stopped a server and said, "Could you please watch my luggage for me? I'll be right back."

"It is my pleasure to serve you, sir." The server's European style of speaking reminded Su Yue of his own tone when he was at Jinling University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

He smiled and nodded, then walked towards the restroom.

After entering the restroom, Su Yue took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello." At this moment, his voice had a subtle change, sounding much more mature and weathered.

"Hello, sir, this is Dihao Building," the front desk lady's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Su Yue said, "Oh, hello. I am Song Tiange, who just checked out of room 2914. My flight was just canceled, and my friend and I don't want to stay at a hotel near the Airport, so I was wondering if we could re-check into the room we just vacated?"

The reply from the other end was, "No problem, sir. You can stay in your original room."

"Oh, thank you so much," Su Yue said while looking at the overview map of the fire escape. "I really loved the window in that room. Also, we are going to eat something now. Could you have the cleaning staff clean the room now?"

The reply from the other end was, "No problem, sir, of course."

Su Yue replied with a smile, "Okay." After saying this, he left the restroom and returned to the lobby, picked up his briefcase, smiled and nodded at the server, and then walked confidently into the elevator.

Ding! 29th floor reached. Su Yue walked to the door of room 2914. The door was ajar at this time.

He glanced inside the room and then walked directly in.

He said to the cleaning staff who were in charge of cleaning, "Excuse me, could you come back later? I want to rest for a while."

The cleaning staff nodded. In fact, the room had already been cleaned.

After the cleaning staff left, the room belonged to Su Yue.

He checked into the Dihao Building without any identification.

On the other hand, A Qi and the members of the Special Task Force went to the detention center and saw Qi Si, who was asleep while sitting.

Looking at his haggard face, A Qi felt a little sympathetic.

He didn't expect such a heavy price to be paid to arrest Su Yue.

Lin Liqun's last disciple was treated like this. However, Su Yue still managed to escape.

He looked at the situation before him, seeing Qi Si's mother sitting beside Qi Si, looking at her son with heartache, and felt his steps forward were somewhat difficult.

But what needs to be faced will be faced sooner or later.

He stepped forward and said solemnly, "I'm sorry."

Yu Zhe looked at A Qi and nodded at him, meaning not to disturb Qi Si's rest.

A Qi followed him to the side.

But before he could say anything, A Qi's phone rang.

He was about to hang up but saw that it was a call from Jin Tianqin.

He smiled apologetically and then said, "One moment."

As soon as he answered the phone, before he could say anything, he heard Jin Tianqin's voice on the other end, sounding a little excited, "We have a new lead!"

Hearing the somewhat excited voice from the other side, A Qi himself was stunned for a moment.

"New lead?" he asked doubtfully, "What new lead? Su Yue exposed himself?"

Jin Tianqin was stunned for a moment on the other end, then replied, "It's not that Su Yue exposed himself, it's that we've found something new while investigating the drug dealer case."

"The previous informants and leads were all cut off, but this time we found a new lead!"

Hearing Jin Tianqin say this, A Qi breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, "Do you need help?"

Jin Tianqin hummed and said, "This is definitely a major discovery. Even people from the International Criminal Division have come, which is clearly a transnational case. We must catch them with both the people and the evidence this time!"

A Qi frowned and asked, "The International Criminal Division is also involved? Why didn't I receive any news?"

He thought about it and felt that he was seconded to the Criminal Investigation Department in Guangzhou and was not in Jinling, so they didn't need to tell him about these things.

So he asked, "Did the lead come from the International Criminal Division? Is it reliable?"

Jin Tianqin denied this, "It didn't come from the International Criminal Division. It's from a few drug dealers we were previously monitoring. They have connected with the higher-ups and will be trading tomorrow on Qingzhong Street in Yuexiu District."

"Yuexiu District?" Hearing the name of this district, A Qi felt even more of a headache.

The district name he was previously tricked by Su Yue was also in Yuexiu District.

However, Yuexiu District is relatively far from the city center, so it is normal for drug dealers to choose to operate here.

He thought for a moment, then asked, "So how do we cooperate?"

Jin Tianqin immediately said, "We need your wisdom and experience. These drug traffickers are very cunning and have been hidden for a long time."

Hearing Jin Tianqin's words, A Qi nodded to himself. Although he was extremely tired during this time, for such a major case, reducing even a tiny bit of risk was meaningful.

He asked, "When is the operation?"

Jin Tianqin replied, "We'll start staking out tonight. Just come over after you've had dinner tonight. There shouldn't be any problem."

A Qi sighed silently. It was already seven o'clock in the evening, and it would take at least another two hours to get there from the detention center. However, he didn't hesitate: "Alright, I'll be there around ten."

Yu Zhe watched A Qi hang up the phone and then took the initiative to speak, "My son's goal, I didn't know before, but now I am very clear. His goal is Su Yue, and he will definitely continue to investigate."

Yu Zhe's face was still very grim, but the meaning revealed in his words surprised A Qi a little.

Yu Zhe continued, "Since his goal is Su Yue, no matter what, even if he leaves the Special Task Force, he will definitely continue to investigate on his own. That kind of danger is too great and he is easily exploited. I have also learned something about this incident. Although from my position as a Captain in the Criminal Investigation Department, I shouldn't criticize, do you not trust your own people that much? If this continues, you won't be able to accomplish anything."

Yu Zhe himself held an important position, and his words were insightful.

He continued, "A Qi, I am older than you, and I see some things more clearly than you do. I think you also know that you can't become a fat man by eating one bite, especially considering the level of Su Yue, which you know better than I do. If this is the case, not only has Su Yue escaped, but the team is also divided... What do you plan to do after this?"

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