Li Feng's case wasn't something that could be resolved in a day or two. I didn't plan to return to Wende Xiaoyuan. After dinner, I bought another portion for Yu Xiaoluo and headed to the hospital. Upon arrival, I saw a familiar, broad back.
"Brother-in-law, you're back."
"Mm! Thank you, Tang Nan!"
Hearing Luo Bo's politeness, I gave an awkward smile. "Brother-in-law, why are you being so formal?"
"Let's talk outside."
Luo Bo gently patted Luo Luo's hand, releasing her, and then said to Yu Xiaoluo, "Wife, the little girl is already asleep. I'm going out to say a few words to Tang Nan."
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Yu Xiaoluo looked puzzled and asked directly, "Is something wrong?"
"Nothing, it's work-related."
"Ah~ Okay!" Yu Xiaoluo's reply was somewhat perfunctory. I, however, directed my confusion towards Luo Bo.
I followed Luo Bo to a secluded corner. Luo Bo sat on a hospital bench, ran his fingers through his hair a few times, pushing them upwards, before saying, "Tang Nan, the 'Southern Faction' in Sichuan has basically been dealt with by us."
"That's great news!"
"Do you know why I'm telling you this?"
"No." I told him truthfully.
"How long were you planning to keep it from me?"
As soon as I sat down and heard Luo Bo's words, I turned my head in confusion. I remained silent. Explaining now would be futile. He must have known something to say this to me.
"When did you find out that Wang Ren was the 'demon' of the 'Southern Faction'?"
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"During the time I was ill." I didn't want to tell him, but since he asked, I had to answer.
"Why didn't you say anything?"
"Would it have made a difference if I had?"
"How do you know if it would have made a difference if you didn't say anything?"
I stared at Luo Bo's face. He was clearly angry. I said nothing, waiting for him to speak.
"On the Southern Faction issue, we were always led astray by faulty intelligence. It turns out the 'demon' we were looking for was right beside us."
Luo Bo spoke with great seriousness, anger, and frustration.
"What do you plan to do?"
"Wang Ren is the head of the Special Crimes Department. Even if I know this fact, I have no opportunity to indict her."
I detected a hint of helplessness in his tone. I asked Luo Bo curiously, "Who told you Wang Ren was the 'Southern Faction' demon?"
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"Cao Qian!"
"You actually believe this woman?" I exclaimed.
"Isn't what she said true?"
Luo Bo's statement left me unable to retort. I could only frown and look at him.
"If Cao Qian hadn't told me, were you planning to keep it from me forever?" Luo Bo asked pointedly.
"Yes!"
My answer was calm. Truly, that was what I thought.
"Why?"
"What benefit would it bring you to know the reason?" I asked coldly.
"Benefit? As a police officer, am I supposed to let a criminal go free?"
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"We struggled with the 'Southern Faction' in Sichuan for a long time. At one point, I thought I was close to that demon. But we failed. We completely lost all leads to that demon, and in the process, we lost seven comrades, including Wu Sheng, whom you knew."
"Wu Sheng is dead?"
"Mm!" Luo Bo replied heavily.
I still had some impression of Wu Sheng. This man, who looked like a farmer, was actually a red informant. He was skilled in combat and had good emergency response capabilities. It was a pity Wu Sheng was dead.
"In the end, I never knew where I went wrong, or why those seven comrades died. It wasn't until yesterday, when I received a call from Cao Qian, that I learned Wang Ren's true identity. And because I was trying to capture the 'Southern Faction' demon, I had even consulted Wang Ren on some matters of strategy. Looking back now, I was incredibly foolish. I was asking for information from the very person I was trying to capture, and treated her as a mentor and friend."
After hearing this, I finally understood why Luo Bo was like this. It turned out the task force had suffered a severe blow in Sichuan. I sighed heavily, "Does my sister know about this?"
"She doesn't."
...
"I know!"
A voice came from around the corner. It was Yu Xiaoluo. She had been eavesdropping on my conversation with Luo Bo.
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"Sister, don't get involved. We are planning a strategy. The other side is monitoring."
Seeing Yu Xiaoluo appear, I became flustered and started to explain something nonsensical.
Whether it was "borrowing flowers to offer Buddha" or "the thirty-six stratagems," anything would do to smooth this over.
"Luo Bo, I don't blame you. You did the right thing. We can't indulge a villain for the sake of our daughter's life."
"Thank you, wife. Thank you for supporting me."
I saw Yu Xiaoluo smile, and Luo Bo smiled too. They understood and supported each other, but at this moment, their hearts were shattered, especially Yu Xiaoluo. The hope she had just found was now crushed.
"Enough! If you two won't look after Luo Luo, I will!" I shouted at them.
"Tang Nan, thank you, but you must understand, we are acting from the perspective of the Criminal Investigation Bureau."
"I don't care whose perspective you're coming from. You do your part, I'll do mine. If you try to stop me, then you are my enemy. If the entire Criminal Investigation Bureau tries to stop me, then the entire Criminal Investigation Bureau is my enemy."
Hearing me say this, Yu Xiaoluo's tears began to flow. "Tang Nan..."
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"If you think Wang Ren is a demon, then I tell you, so am I. So, don't provoke me. Trust me, I will definitely get the medicine for Luo Luo."
With that, I turned and left.
As I turned around, tears began to stream down my face uncontrollably.
...
Fate was too unfair to this couple. Their only hope was in the hands of their enemies. Their identities and positions prevented them from cooperating with the enemy. Furthermore, years of education had taught them that they were police officers, existing for justice. They could not bow down to an enemy, even if it meant paying a bloody price.
...
As I walked out of the hospital, I saw a familiar face, Ke Yingying!
"Old Ke, when did you get back to Beijing?"
"Just got back. I came back with Group Leader Luo."
"About Wang Ren, did you..."
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Ke Yingying interjected, "Regarding Wang Ren, Cao Qian informed Group Leader Luo through me."
"Did you tell Wang Ren?"
"Not yet?"
"Why not?"
Ke Yingying was Wang Ren's informant, and one of the people under Wang Ren responsible for the connection with the 'Southern Faction.' It seemed like an unwise move for Sister Cao Qian to use Ke Yingying.
"Cao Qian threatened me?"
"She threatened you?"
"She knows about the kid at Chang Dachun's house, that he's my son."
I frowned. There was too much information today, and none of it was good news.
"Tang Nan, I heard about Li Qiang's case. I suspect Cao Qian used Li Qiang's death to mobilize all her forces and complete a 'siege' against Wang Ren?"
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"What was Li Qiang's relationship with Wang Ren?"
"Li Qiang and Wang Ren always collaborated very well. To control Li Qiang, Wang Ren specifically placed a pawn beside Li Qiang. That pawn was with Li Qiang for a long time, and even had a child with Li Qiang."
I suddenly remembered Cao Qian's words: the person who killed 'Green Apple' was Wang Ren's informant. At the time, I thought it was Ke Yingying, but I didn't expect it to be Sister Han, who seemed so dull.
"Sister Han?"
"Yes!"
...
The complexity of the situation exceeded my expectations. I felt my brain starting to slow down.