290: Chapter 290 Exposing the Mole Hidden Within the Security Bureau (Part 1)

The call ended. Huang Hansheng frowned, stepping out of his study with a heavy expression.

On the living room sofa, his wife saw his look and immediately stood up to meet him, her voice full of concern. "Old Huang, what happened? Who was on the phone?"

Huang Hansheng took a deep breath, calming his emotions slightly before responding, "Oh, something came up at the bureau. I need to go handle it immediately."

Hearing it was work-related, his wife's heart relaxed a bit. She turned to get his coat from the rack by the door while offering some advice.

"Oh, Old Huang, you're at that age now, and you've been in the Deputy Director position for so many years; your career path is pretty much set. If you ask me, why don't you just take early retirement? Our son has been doing well abroad these past few years. We don't lack money, so we might as well go over there together and live some comfortable days."

Huang Hansheng took the coat and picked up his car keys from the entryway, nodding absentmindedly. "Mm, I'll retire once I'm done with this busy period."

Hearing her husband say this, his wife was first stunned, then confirmed with great joy, "Old Huang, are you serious? Whenever I mentioned this before, you always complained I was nagging. Why did you agree today?"

Huang Hansheng didn't want to explain too much. Go abroad? What a joke. Given his status alone, it wasn't like he could just leave the country whenever he wanted. Besides, what he was about to do could be described as destroying his own future; he likely wouldn't have the chance to go abroad for a comfortable life at all.

Thus, Huang Hansheng placed his hand on the door handle, turned his head to look at his wife, and said softly, "It's true. You haven't seen our son in a long time, right? I'll be very busy for the next while and might not be able to look after the house. Just pack some simple things tonight and book the earliest flight to Australia to see our son." After speaking, Director Huang opened the door and stepped outside.

His wife didn't suspect anything. Work at the Security Bureau was like that; it was common for him to suddenly get busy and not be home for ten days or half a month.

With a happy smile on her face, his wife followed him out the door and reminded him from behind, "Then you must pay more attention to your health. Listen to me, take early retirement once this busy period is over."

"Okay," Huang Hansheng responded. He pressed the elevator button, turned to look at her, and continued, "Don't worry about me. Remember to book the flight early to go accompany our son. Just pack light; you can buy everything over there in Australia."

"Mm, I know."

At that moment, the elevator doors opened. Huang Hansheng stepped inside and turned to smile at his wife. "I'm off..."

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Huang Hansheng's originally relaxed expression instantly became heavy.

Before long, Huang Hansheng reached the underground garage, walked quickly to his car, opened the door, and sat inside.

However, he didn't start the car immediately. Instead, he took out his phone and, after a moment of hesitation, dialed a number.

The phone rang three or four times before it was finally answered.

A man's respectful voice came from the other end. "Director Huang~"

Huang Hansheng didn't speak directly but asked tentatively, "Mm, Xiao Liu, you're on duty at the Equipment Department tonight, right?"

"Yes, Director Huang, it's my shift."

"Mm, let me ask you something. Is there some kind of operation at the bureau tonight?"

"Uh... there should be. The Action Group checked out a lot of weapons and equipment from the Equipment Department. However, as for the specific operation, I'm really not sure."

"Oh, I see. Alright then, thank you."

"You're... welcome..." Before he could finish, Director Huang had already hung up.

"Action Group..." Director Huang murmured to himself. He scrolled through his contacts again and dialed another number.

After another brief wait, the call finally connected. "Director Huang."

"Mm, Chen Ke, are you busy?"

"Yes, Director Huang. Isn't there an operation tonight? It just finished."

"Is that so? What operation? I heard the commotion was quite large."

"Sigh, it's that Captain Ye who came down from headquarters. She made such a big fuss; the commotion was huge. She mobilized three teams from our Action Group, and in the end, they only caught one woman."

"Haha, really? Mobilizing so many people to catch one woman? It seems this person has quite a background?"

"Sigh, I'm really not sure about the specific background. Director Huang, you're calling so late, is something the matter?"

"Mm, with such a big commotion tonight, as the director on duty, I have to ask clearly."

"Right, right, you're correct, Director Huang. However, regarding the specifics, I'm afraid only Captain Ye knows best. You know how it is; we just follow orders. As for why she was arrested, we really can't figure it out."

"Mm, I understand. It's just that Captain Ye was sent down from headquarters after all; it would be a bit abrupt for me to ask her so blatantly. So, I thought I'd ask you first if you knew any inside information."

"Oh, I see. Sigh, you're too polite, Director Huang. You're my old leader; if there's anything you want to know, I'll tell you everything I know."

Subsequently, Director Huang asked about some details regarding tonight's operation. Finally, he asked quite naturally, "Where is that woman being held? Do you know?"

"Oh, that... Director Huang, to be honest, I really don't know. But I saw her being taken away by SWAT transport vans—three vehicles, heading in three different directions. The secrecy level was quite high. I truly don't know exactly where they took her. But with things being so mysterious, I imagine it's not an ordinary place."

On this end of the phone, Director Huang was silent for a moment, his mind racing. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit him, and he immediately said, "Alright. Thanks a lot. I'll buy you a drink when I have time."

"Heh, I wouldn't dare. It should be me buying you a drink."

"Alright, then get back to work. Nothing else. Remember, I didn't call you tonight."

"Mm-hmm, I understand."

The call ended. Director Huang immediately started the car and drove toward the Security Bureau Modu Branch Safe House.

...

At the same time, in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel parking lot, the door of the modified Explosion-proof Command Vehicle opened. Qin Yi and Ye Qingcheng stepped out one after the other.

"Captain Ye, you can stop here. They're still waiting for me at the cocktail party. If I'm gone for too long, it will inevitably raise suspicions," Qin Yi said politely with a smile.

The corners of Ye Qingcheng's mouth curled slightly. She stopped and looked at Qin Yi with a smile, reminding him, "Alright, then I won't see you off. But don't forget our agreement."

"Don't worry. Once I get back tonight, I'll send you what you want. Only, I hope you don't disappoint me," Qin Yi said, his expression turning serious as he continued in a deep voice. "If your Security Bureau doesn't dare to get serious with Zhao Lintai, please tell me in advance so I can handle it my own way!"

Ye Qingcheng gave a helpless smile. It seemed Qin Yi still couldn't fully trust her.

"Rest assured. As long as the evidence is sufficient, I will take action even if the higher-ups don't agree. Of course, I believe in the organization; we definitely won't let the bad guys get away with it!"

"I hope it's as you say!" With that, Qin Yi turned and walked toward the hotel.

Behind him, Ye Qingcheng's voice rang out again: "Qin Yi, I'm sincerely inviting you to join. Won't you consider it?"

"We'll see~" Qin Yi raised his hand and waved without looking back.

Join the Security Bureau?

Qin Yi really needed to think about it. He possessed the System, and there would surely be more strange and exotic items in the future. He already couldn't clearly explain the 'Miniature Bionic Tracker'. If he truly joined the Security Bureau, who knows how many eyes would be watching him? It would be even harder to explain things away then.

Ye Qingcheng stared intently at Qin Yi's back with great interest, a beautiful curve lifting the corners of her mouth as she thought to herself, "Qin Yi, I really wonder how many secrets you're hiding?"

Just then, Han Hao, who had been waiting outside, walked over. Following Ye Qingcheng's gaze toward the departing Qin Yi, he asked, "Captain Ye, did Qin Yi confess everything?"

Her train of thought interrupted by Han Hao's sudden remark, Ye Qingcheng quickly withdrew her gaze and responded, "Confess what?"

"Uh..." Han Hao was first stunned, then followed up, "That little black dot? The one that was tracking Zhang Min..."

'Crap, I was so focused on discussing the plan to deal with the Zhao family with Qin Yi that I forgot about the tracker...'

Ye Qingcheng was speechless at herself, but she responded without showing any emotion, "Oh, that matter. No rush. There will be plenty of chances to ask clearly later!"

"Uh... okay then. Captain Ye, are we heading back to the Safe House next, or staying here?" Han Hao asked.

"Has Zhang Min's room been searched?" Ye Qingcheng added.

"It's already been searched; the luggage has been taken away."

Ye Qingcheng was about to respond when, at that exact moment, her phone rang abruptly, interrupting their conversation.

Ye Qingcheng looked at the caller ID; it was a call from the Safe House. She immediately answered.

"This is Ye Qingcheng, go ahead!"

A man's report came from the other end: "Captain Ye, Huang Hansheng, the Deputy Director of the Security Bureau Modu Branch, has come to the Safe House. He says he wants to see the woman who was just put in the detention room."

Hearing this, a cold smile appeared on Ye Qingcheng's lips. She thought to herself, "Huang Hansheng? Interesting. He couldn't hold back and jumped out on his own so quickly! Good, it saves me the trouble of smoking out these moles!"

With that thought, Ye Qingcheng responded, "Since he's here, don't let Director Huang leave. I'm coming back immediately!"

"Yes!"

The call ended. Ye Qingcheng gestured to Han Hao, "Let's go, back to the Safe House!"

"What about Jianan? Aren't we waiting for her?"

Ye Qingcheng shook her head. "No need to wait for her; she has other tasks!" After saying that, Ye Qingcheng got into the car on her own.

Han Hao glanced toward the hotel, then quickly followed Ye Qingcheng and climbed into the car.

Subsequently, the Explosion-proof Command Vehicle drove toward the Safe House.

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