I Play Dungeons in the Police Station-Chapter 214 - 153: Undercover Candidate

After Song Jun signed the operation plan, he handed it to Li Xiang and then said, "You just mentioned there is another matter, what is it?"

"Director Song, this case involves cross-border human trafficking. How are we going to rescue those sold abroad? Is it convenient for us to go abroad to rescue them?"

After listening to Li Xiang’s question, Song Jun sighed and motioned for Li Xiang to sit down. "Li Xiang, sometimes even we police face many helpless situations. It’s not that we’re not trying, but we’re powerless. In March this year, Siam held a trilateral high-level meeting in Bangkok with the top officials of China, Siam, and Myanmar, setting the tone to jointly combat telecom fraud and human trafficking. But the results have been minimal. Every year, many people are still sold there. Do you think we don’t want to fight back?

It’s just that we can’t. In some places, government revenues mainly rely on these pillar industries, and there are also local armed warlords protecting them. The forces are so intertwined that it leaves us with no point of entry. To eradicate them cleanly is a long and arduous journey. What we can do is increase public awareness so that the common people are vigilant and avoid being deceived when they go abroad."

Hearing Song Jun’s words, Li Xiang felt somewhat discouraged. Although the country has developed and gained some international standing, there is still no good solution to these issues. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

In short, on their own soil, they can do anything, but on others’ soil, they can’t do anything.

Seeing Li Xiang’s low spirits, Song Jun could only comfort him: "Don’t worry, I will report this issue to the higher-ups as well. Between countries, there is a process of competition, and during this time, we still need to request the International Criminal Police Organization to intervene jointly. Although the road is long and arduous, I believe that with the country’s efforts in the future, there will be change, just like the Golden Triangle before. Drug lords were rampant, but hasn’t there been significant improvement now?"

"Yes, no more drug trafficking, switched to telecom fraud now."

"..." Song Jun widened his eyes and scolded with a smile, "You brat, crimes can’t be eliminated overnight, otherwise what would we need to do? Focus on handling what’s in front of you. If we can’t catch them abroad, are they going to be rampant in our country too? Deploy immediately and bring that Madam Hua back to me."

"Yes."

Li Xiang saluted and then exited the director’s office.

He began to delegate tasks and then went to the interrogation room to tell Shen Liang: "Contact Madam Hua immediately, just like how you used to contact her, and complete one more transaction with her."

"Yes, sure, whatever you say. But in the past, all my transactions with her were in Nanhua City. To avoid arousing her suspicion, it’s best to keep the transaction location in Nanhua."

Under Li Xiang’s sincere mobilization, Shen Liang not only cooperated positively but even took the initiative to perfect Li Xiang’s action plan.

How to do it without arousing Madam Hua’s suspicion.

Only Shen Liang, the person involved, knew these details best.

"Your requests can be accommodated, but I’m telling you, it’s best not to play any tricks, or you know the consequences."

"I know, I know."

He knew the consequences too well. Shen Liang had previously claimed he was depressed to the point of wanting to die, but it was fake depression. He feared death, and he feared pain even more.

For reduced sentences and to avoid learning the hard way, he was willing to redeem himself with merit.

Under Li Xiang’s command, the task force immediately sprang into high-efficiency action.

The team geared up and set off for Nanhua to set up the scene, carrying out simulated drills to ensure every step was as realistic as possible, without revealing any anomalies to the other side.

Every step was overseen by a group leader from the task force, and these leaders reported directly to Li Xiang.

With everything ready, Li Xiang stood in Shen Liang’s house in Nanhua and issued the order:

"Begin!"

"Okay."

Under police supervision, Shen Liang sent a text message to Madam Hua: "Madam Hua, I’ve found another good-looking item. When is it convenient for you to come and pick it up?"

Then, he sent a picture of Zhou Man.

Only a second later, a message came back: "Liangzi, you’re really active now."

At this moment, Madam Hua was obviously also fiddling with her phone, so she was able to reply instantly. However, the content she sent was quite intriguing.

"Officer Li, how should I reply to this?" Shen Liang glanced at Li Xiang and sought his opinion.

"Reply however you want, just don’t play any tricks."

"Oh~"

Shen Liang looked at Li Xiang with some trepidation and replied with a smile emoji: "Madam Hua has taken care of me, so I want to earn a bit more money."

"Money is good, but you need to be alive to spend it. You’ve been making deals pretty frequently lately; be careful not to get spotted by Lei Zi."

Shen Liang looked bitterly at his phone, wanting to say: I’m already being watched.

It seems the older ginger is spicier. Madam Hua just deduced from his transaction frequency to warn him that too high a frequency would attract police attention.

If he’d known sooner, he wouldn’t be in his present state.

"Yes, Madam Hua, you’re right. I’ll go abroad for a bit after finishing this deal."

"Sure, if you travel to Southeast Asia, remember to give me a call. Madam Hua can show you a bit of a different experience."

Seeing "Southeast Asia," Li Xiang thought to himself, indeed, this organization is rooted in Southeast Asia too.

"Then I’ll thank Madam Hua in advance. In the future, I’ll keep finding those good-looking items for you."

"Good. The person you have is nice; I want them. I will arrange for someone to pick the person up."

"Alright, let me know when you’re coming so I can prepare the person for you. I’ll use anesthesia, sparing you the trouble."

"You’re doing this part well. Keep it up; you’re talented, and the organization will make good use of you. I’ll make a call to see roughly what time they’ll arrive."

"Thank you, Madam Hua."

A half-hour later, Madam Hua sent a message: They’ll come to pick up the person tomorrow at 2 PM.

With the time decided, everyone in the task force began preparations around this timing to ensure no mistakes were made in any process.

Time quickly arrived at the next day,

"Um... all of Madam Hua’s transactions involve my anesthesia on people. Should we... buy two vials of anesthesia first?"

Shen Liang spoke to Li Xiang fearfully, worrying that this request might bring him another round of concern from Li Xiang.

"Anesthesia is not needed; just let her pretend. In case anything happens, she can respond in time; all is based on ensuring the undercover’s safety."

Li Xiang flatly refused Shen Liang’s request. If Zhou Man were injected with anesthesia, she would really become meat on the chopping board, at the mercy of others, without any ability to resist. In case of danger, there would be absolutely no room for maneuver.

He didn’t want Zhou Man to take such a big risk.

"Captain Li, please give me a shot. I’m afraid I can’t fake it."

At this moment, Zhou Man, standing on the side, spoke in a low voice.

She could pretend to be anything but asleep, because pretending to be asleep was the hardest, especially with her double eyelids, which were not easy to control from twitching.

"..."

Li Xiang was a bit speechless. What kind of request is this?

Asking for an injection?

"If you take this injection, if you encounter danger, no one will be able to save you in the first instant, do you understand?"

"I understand, but I think, since they spent so much money, they aren’t likely to just kill me, so my safety should be guaranteed."

"Alright, I’ll contact the hospital!"

Li Xiang’s admiration for this young lady grew due to Zhou Man’s dedication.

This girl was very committed; at the end of the year, he would make her a permanent employee!

So thought Li Xiang.

He decided to respect Zhou Man’s wish, but when it came to administering anesthesia, he didn’t dare leave Zhou Man’s life safety in Shen Liang’s hands. Even if she were to receive anesthesia, it had to be under a doctor’s professional guidance.

All preparations had to be completed before two o’clock. Li Xiang immediately contacted Nanhua police, who helped him invite the director of the Anesthesiology Department from Renmin Hospital to personally come and inject Zhou Man with anesthetics.

Finally, all the preparations were completed before 2 PM.

"All units, prepare to clear the scene, check all equipment again, make sure communication is working?"

"Signal is normal."

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