Chapter 93

It was a rather heavy and silent atmosphere, and Qin Wan'er never expected Ma Pinghai's death to have such a significant impact on the police station. After all, the criminals really didn't take the police seriously; otherwise, they wouldn't have done such a provocative thing.

"I hereby announce the dissolution of the special task force." Chen Wei's words came too suddenly, not only shocking Qin Wan'er but also leaving all the people present looking at Chief Chen in confusion.

Chen Wei felt frustrated by his own miscalculation. From the beginning, he had assessed the strength of the Hedong City police force and had to admit that he had overestimated his own people's capabilities and underestimated this S-level fugitive. If he had known this from the start, he would have sought assistance from higher-level leaders and dispatched true experts to help.

Qin Wan'er was somewhat reluctant. If it were in the past, she would have questioned Chief Chen's decision long ago, but now she could understand and empathize with Chief Chen's thoughts. Perhaps Chief Chen and Xu Yun were right; with the current strength of the police, they were no match for the other side.

"This case is no longer within our control." Chen Wei's actions were decisive. To avoid unnecessary sacrifices, he directly issued the order to dissolve the special task force: "Xiao Qin, come to my office with me."

The other staff members handled the aftermath at the crime scene, and Chen Wei directly returned to the chief's office with Qin Wan'er.

Chen Wei's face was solemn, and he looked uneasy: "Xiao Qin, I understand your personality; you're not someone who gives up easily. Otherwise, you wouldn't have confronted the several major criminal gangs in Hedong City. But this matter is different from those. I hope you can let it go. From the moment you brought Ma Pinghai back, I already knew that someone was helping you. I hope you can also tell the person who helped you to stop getting involved in this matter."

"Um, I understand." Qin Wan'er nodded, her face heavy, but Xu Yun had already gotten involved. Now that person had injured him and Qiu Yan; how could he let it go?

Seeing Qin Wan'er's troubled expression, Chen Wei smiled faintly: "Although I have dissolved the special task force, it doesn't mean I will give up or let the criminals go unpunished. To deal with such a dangerous criminal, I will request the deployment of a special unit from higher-level leadership."

"A special unit?" Qin Wan'er suddenly opened her eyes in curiosity.

"Um." Chen Wei smiled and said to Qin Wan'er: "At your level, you cannot access some confidential matters, but I trust your professional ethics. I also believe you are a well-mannered police officer, and you will eventually reach a position as high as mine or even higher. So, it's fine to tell you."

Qin Wan'er looked surprised: "Is there a difference between a special unit and the SWAT team?"

Chen Wei nodded: "They are the true elites among elites. Even the best of the SWAT team might not qualify to join a real special unit."

Qin Wan'er's mouth opened slightly, and she couldn't help but ask curiously: "What kind of unit is it?"

Chen Wei shook his head: "I only know this much. As for the details, they are beyond my level. Hehe, Xiao Qin, if you're curious, do your job well. I believe one day you will know more than I do. Young people, your future is limitless."

"Chief Chen, can they really capture Red Scorpion?" Qin Wan'er was uneasy and didn't quite believe in the so-called special unit.

As soon as he heard Qin Wan'er's words, Chen Wei's eyes flashed with a sharp look, and his voice suddenly became serious: "How do you know the name Red Scorpion!?"

From the very beginning of the arrest warrant to all the meetings, neither the higher-level leadership nor Chen Wei had disclosed the name Red Scorpion, as it was a title in the underground world. This person was different from minor figures like Cang Ying Gong You, and was a mysterious figure. The title Red Scorpion was known only to the higher levels of the police force and had never been made public.

If the title Red Scorpion were disclosed, it might cause chaos in the underground world.

Not all police officers could access information about the underground world. Chen Wei only began to receive such information five years ago when he became the city police chief.

In the Hedong City police force, the title Red Scorpion should only be known to him. How could Qin Wan'er have mentioned it?

Qin Wan'er was stunned by Chen Wei's gaze. Since Xu Yun and Qiu Yan both called Hao Kai by the name Red Scorpion, she had unconsciously used the same name.

"Xiao Qin, did the chef in the herbal restaurant tell you the name Red Scorpion?" Chen Wei couldn't help but ask.

Qin Wan'er was taken aback: "Chief Chen, did you arrange for someone to investigate me?"

Chen Wei didn't deny it: "Yes, but I had no ill intentions. It was all for work purposes. I hope you can understand."

Qin Wan'er laughed helplessly. No wonder Xu Yun always said he disliked working with the police. He must have known that the police had investigated her. What a guy, he didn't even tell her.

"Xiao Qin, I hope you don't take it personally." Chen Wei continued: "I want to tell you that anyone who knows the name Red Scorpion is likely a skilled expert in the underground world. These people are very dangerous, and I don't want you to get into trouble or have any accidents."

Qin Wan'er smiled faintly: "Chief Chen, I never expected you to investigate me. I don't want to accept this fact. But I still want to ask, what exactly is this underground world? I don't understand at all."

Chen Wei frowned. Given Qin Wan'er's position, she shouldn't be involved in such matters, but since there was indeed an expert from the underground world by her side, Chen Wei decided to explain: "It's another layer of our society. In the underground world, there is no law, no discipline, only the strong prey on the weak. It's a world of the strong and a world of experts!"

"Experts?" Qin Wan'er frowned: "Chief Chen, why do I find it harder to understand what you're saying? What kind of people are considered experts?"

Chen Wei took a deep breath: "Red Scorpion is an expert. These experts have broken the limits of the human body. They can break stones and wood, and their abilities are beyond the imagination of ordinary people. The Cang Ying you previously captured is also an expert in the underground world."

Qin Wan'er smiled bitterly: "If that's the case, Chief Chen, you must have been certain from the beginning that Cang Ying was impossible for me to capture, right?"

"Yes." Chen Wei nodded: "If you could single-handedly overthrow the Four Wolves Gang and the Axe Gang, I could believe you were just lucky. But if you could capture an expert from the underground world, I would know it was a pipe dream."

"Then why didn't you expose me at the time? Why did you still commend me?" Qin Wan'er questioned.

Chen Wei's response was calm: "Because I knew the person helping you had no ill intentions, so I hoped he would continue to help you in secret, which would also help the police. At the time, I couldn't be sure if he was from the underground world, as the name Cang Ying was known to many people. Perhaps a hidden expert in the civilian world could also deal with him."

Qin Wan'er gave a thumbs up: "So you never exposed me? Hehe, then why are you so sure this time that the person by my side is not a civilian expert but an expert from the underground world?"

"Because the name Red Scorpion is only known to those in the underground world." Chen Wei answered straightforwardly.

"..." Qin Wan'er fell silent.

Chen Wei looked at her for a long time: "Xiao Qin, I don't want you to be in danger."

"Chief Chen, please rest assured. Everyone by my side is kind." Qin Wan'er said earnestly, "If you have the energy to investigate them, you might as well put that energy into dealing with Red Scorpion."

Chen Wei was taken aback and took a long time to speak: "I have no ill intentions. I just don't want you to be in danger. You are the hope of the Hedong police force."

Qin Wan'er bit her lower lip: "Chief Chen, thank you. But I don't accept this kind of investigation based on suspicion. Since the special task force has been dissolved, I think I should return to my own position. I guarantee with my integrity that there is no dangerous person by my side as you described."

After saying this, Qin Wan'er left the police station directly. Her mind was a mess. Although she repeatedly emphasized that she didn't accept what Chen Wei said, she couldn't convince herself. Could Xu Yun really be someone from the underground world? Someone from a world without law, where the strong prey on the weak?

Qin Wan'er's heart felt like a broken jar of mixed flavors. When she returned to the herbal restaurant, she thought about questioning Qiu Yan, but seeing Qiu Yan's still weak body, she couldn't bring herself to ask.

"Why are you back so early today?" Ruan Qing霜 smiled: "Are you on leave?"

"No, I'm just a bit tired." Qin Wan'er wouldn't show her emotions in front of Ruan Qing霜 and smiled: "I'll change my clothes and come down to help."

Ruan Qing霜 said with concern: "Wan'er, if you're tired, rest for a while. Qiu Yan and I can manage."

Qin Wan'er shook her head: "Let Qiu Yan rest for a while."

Ruan Qing霜 was puzzled all morning: "Yes, Qiu Yan, what's wrong with you? You look so weak."

Qiu Yan didn't know how to explain and remained silent.

"Maybe she was poisoned by food yesterday." Qin Wan'er covered for her: "She wasn't feeling well last night. She should rest and recover today."

Qiu Yan looked at Qin Wan'er. She had no good feelings for Qin Wan'er before, but now those feelings were fading: "Wan'er, I'm fine."

Qin Wan'er was surprised by Qiu Yan's affectionate call: "Are you really fine? If you feel unwell later, don't blame us for not reminding you to take care of yourself."

"Um." Qiu Yan's toxins had already been removed by Xu Yun, and her current weakness was due to the excessive use of her inner strength in the battle with Red Scorpion.

Suddenly, a red Golf stopped at the door. Guo Guo was the first to open the door and ran into the herbal restaurant with Su Xiaoran, saying to everyone: "Hehe, we have guests today!"

"Teacher Su is here! Hehe, please have a seat!" Ruan Qing霜 was naturally happy that Guo Guo's teacher could come as a guest.

Qin Wan'er glared: "Xiaoran, how did you get dragged here by Guo Guo?"

Xu Yun followed closely behind and pushed the door open: "Guo Guo invited Teacher Su to try my cooking."

As soon as she saw Xu Yun, Qin Wan'er's thoughts vanished, and she immediately remembered what Chief Chen had said. She directly pulled Xu Yun over: "You come with me and explain!"

Qin Wan'er's unusual behavior left everyone confused.

Guo Guo's explanation seemed credible: "Oh, could it be that Sister Wan'er is jealous of Teacher Su? Uh, this is too complicated. The one who should be jealous is Mom..."

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