Chapter 71

Qin Wan'er held the wanted notice and examined it for a long time, then said calmly, "Director Chen, is this what you wanted to tell me?"

"That's right," Chen Wei nodded and then smiled at Qin Wan'er, "Xiao Qin, do you know why I told you about this?"

Seeing Chen Wei's slightly serious expression, Qin Wan'er was truly puzzled: "Since the wanted notice has been issued, everyone has the right to report, so all of us, as people's police, should know about this. Director Chen, did you tell me in advance so I could inform everyone at the station?"

Chen Wei smiled slightly, "I had someone notify everyone on my way here. I'll have Xiao Li send the photo of the wanted criminal by fax in a while. You don't need to worry about that. I told you because there's another reason."

Qin Wan'er frowned in confusion, "What reason?"

Chen Wei pointed to the sofa and said to Qin Wan'er, "Sit down. If you want to drink water, help yourself; there are paper cups in the kitchen."

"No need, Director Chen," Qin Wan'er said as she sat down.

Chen Wei then spoke, "Do you remember the A-level wanted criminal, Gong You, whom you shot dead on the spot?"

Qin Wan'er nodded, "I remember."

"Perhaps I shouldn't say this, but I must. Xiao Qin, I've been a police officer for many years, and I've been in various departments, including the special police and the criminal investigation department," Chen Wei said very seriously, "I can't believe that you, with your abilities, could shoot dead a national A-level wanted criminal."

Qin Wan'er felt a bit uneasy after hearing this, and her expression changed subtly. Indeed, if it weren't for Xu Yun and Qiu Yan that night, she wouldn't have dared to fire a shot, let alone had the opportunity to do so.

Chen Wei was very perceptive and noticed the change in Qin Wan'er's expression, "Hehe, so I've been wondering if there's some hidden expert secretly helping you. That would be a good thing; I truly hope everyone can lend a hand in times of crisis, especially since some criminals are really not simple."

"Director Chen, I understand what you mean," Qin Wan'er nodded, "You want me to find someone who can help us, right?"

Chen Wei maintained his calm smile, "Yes, if you're willing to help me, I'm glad you're doing this. Hao Kai is not an ordinary person. You should remember the 8.12 prison break case; this person is terrifying."

Qin Wan'er, of course, remembered such a major case. The criminal had gone to the Suzhou Hangzhou City prison to help someone escape, killing two prison guards and seizing firearms. A detective who had been tracking him disappeared halfway and was later determined to be dead. In the end, Hao Kai was surrounded by a special police unit in a small hotel, but he broke through and killed three special police officers with his bare hands.

Killing six people in a short time, all of whom were from the public security and police departments, such a heinous case was extremely rare. The criminal eventually escaped with a hostage and then disappeared.

It took half a year to gather information about this person, but they only knew his name, Hao Kai, and that he was part of a mysterious organization. Nothing else was known. The reason Hao Kai, who had been out of sight, suddenly reappeared on the police radar was due to a passenger on a flight from Suzhou to Hangzhou reporting him.

One of the three special police officers killed in that major case was a relative of the reporter. The reporter only said that the person looked familiar but was not sure, as they knew the criminal was very dangerous and didn't dare to say anything on the plane.

After a week of confirmation, the police were almost certain that the person on the plane was indeed Hao Kai.

Seeing that Qin Wan'er was silent, Chen Wei continued, "I don't know if I'm overthinking, but I always feel that you have a benefactor helping you. Hehe, the Four Wolves Gang and the Axe Gang have always been the two most troublesome criminal organizations in Wenhui District. I think you getting rid of them might also be due to the benefactor's help."

"Director Chen, rest assured, I will fulfill my duty as a police officer," Qin Wan'er did not directly acknowledge the existence of Xu Yun, "No matter what method I use, as long as I can contribute to public safety, I won't hesitate, whether or not I have a benefactor's help."

Chen Wei was very pleased but also a bit worried, "Xiao Qin, your idea is good, but there's something I must remind you."

"Go ahead."

Chen Wei's expression was serious, "If you encounter this person, do not confront him directly! He is far more terrifying than you can imagine."

Qin Wan'er, being a person of character, wouldn't easily agree to such a request, "Director Chen, if I encounter him, I'll use my head. I won't be foolish enough to confront him directly."

"No way!" Chen Wei immediately rejected, "The detective who was killed while investigating him was a well-known model police officer, Jiang Zhi, in our country. Even he couldn't escape Hao Kai's hands. You won't stand a chance."

Jiang Zhi, the champion of the national criminal investigation competition for two consecutive years, was brutally killed, and his body has never been found. This alone shows how dangerous it is to capture Hao Kai.

Seeing Chen Wei's serious expression, Qin Wan'er nodded seriously, "I understand, Director Chen. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."

Chen Wei nodded, "Go ahead. Remember what I said, and don't put yourself in danger."

Qin Wan'er smiled and left the director's office with the wanted notice. Her mind was a bit chaotic. It turned out that Chen Wei had known about the help she received behind the scenes all along but never mentioned it.

Now that he needed help, he had no choice but to bring it up.

Qin Wan'er took a taxi back to the medicinal cuisine restaurant. On the way, she suddenly remembered that she had come to the bureau to report Qi Yishan's collusion with a criminal gang. She had forgotten about it because of what Director Chen said.

Now, thinking about it, it was better not to mention it. With such an important criminal suspect entering Hedong City, Director Chen must be exhausted. Mentioning other issues would only add to his stress.

Since that's the case, she would try to capture Hao Kai, so Director Chen could have time to address the issues with the leadership, especially those like Qi Yishan who are suspected of colluding with the mafia, which must be investigated thoroughly.

Capturing Hao Kai? Qin Wan'er was still too inexperienced.

When she returned to the restaurant, it was during the peak customer hours. As soon as she entered, Guo Guo assigned her to help Qiu Yan serve the dishes because Xu Yun was too busy, and Ruan Qing霜 was helping in the kitchen.

Qin Wan'er could only put the wanted notice aside and focus on serving the customers. She had been eating and staying for free, and it was only right to pitch in.

From 10 AM to 2 PM, Xu Yun was so busy he didn't even have time to drink water. Finally, the last customer left, and everyone was so tired they just sat in their chairs, not wanting to move.

Xu Yun brought out the prepared food, "Let's eat."

Only Guo Guo had an appetite. The restaurant had made nearly 20,000 yuan in the afternoon, so she was naturally in high spirits. She even recited a poem spontaneously, "Weeding at noon, sweat dripping onto the soil. Who knows the hardship of the food on the plate, every grain is hard-earned."

"Guo Guo, you're so great," Qin Wan'er clapped, "You're really impressive. I wasn't as good as you when I was young."

Guo Guo looked pleased but waved her hand, "Stop it, even if you say that, I won't be too proud."

Xu Yun and Ruan Qing霜 were speechless, "But you clearly are very proud..."

"Mom... Do you want me to reveal what you said in your sleep last night?" Guo Guo threatened.

Ruan Qing霜 was taken aback, "What did I say?"

"Do you really want me to say it? You said..." Guo Guo put her hands on her hips and then closed her eyes seductively, "Ah, Xu Yun, no! No!"

"..." A chill ran down Xu Yun's spine... What does this mean?!

Ruan Qing霜's face turned red quickly. She didn't remember dreaming last night! How could she have called Xu Yun's name, and what did she mean by "no"?

Qiu Yan continued to eat quietly, as if nothing had happened.

Qin Wan'er finally understood and burst out laughing. Guo Guo's expression was so seductive, it was vivid and lifelike. She perfectly captured Ruan Qing霜's shy and hesitant demeanor.

"Guo Guo, what do you think your mom meant by 'no'?" Qin Wan'er deliberately stirred up the topic.

Ruan Qing霜 glared at her, "Wan'er, what are you talking about?"

"..." Xu Yun continued to eat without a word.

Guo Guo touched her chin thoughtfully, "I think when a woman says 'no,' she actually means 'yes.'"

Xu Yun couldn't help but imagine a scene: Ruan Qing霜, barely clothed, saying to him, "Ah, Xu Yun, I want, I want more..."

"Phew—!" This almost choked Xu Yun to death. He swore he would never follow Guo Guo's train of thought again; it was too easy to get carried away!

Because of Guo Guo, the meal ended happily and easily. To avoid the awkwardness, Ruan Qing霜 cleared the table and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, not letting anyone help. Guo Guo had embarrassed her too much.

Qiu Yan prepared to take Guo Guo upstairs to rest, and Xu Yun thought about going to the front desk to take a nap.

At this moment, Qin Wan'er took out the wanted notice and slapped it on the table, "The wanted notice is out. The S-level national wanted criminal has been confirmed to be hiding in our Hedong City."

This statement made Xu Yun lose all sleepiness. His first reaction was to look at Qiu Yan, who was about to take Guo Guo upstairs.

Qiu Yan indeed trembled and stopped. She patted Guo Guo and said, "Guo Guo, go upstairs first. I'll be up in a moment."

Guo Guo, having eaten and drunk her fill, only wanted to sleep. She didn't care about the wanted criminal and went upstairs alone to nap.

Qiu Yan walked back slowly. She glanced at the wanted notice, and a cold light appeared in her eyes. She didn't say anything and turned to go upstairs to find Guo Guo.