Guo Xiaopeng, contrary to his usual gentle demeanor, roared fiercely, "Are you deaf? Go to Wolf Fang Point on Kangqiao Peninsula!" Duan Hai, not daring to delay, quickly turned the steering wheel, and the car veered onto a bumpy gravel road. Wang Jingfei turned her head to ask Guo Xiaopeng, "Why are we going to Wolf Fang Point?"
Guo Xiaopeng replied grimly, "It's a strategy: make an open move on one path while secretly taking another."
Wang Jingfei's heart chilled, and she cursed her misfortune. She hadn't expected Guo Xiaopeng to be so cunning, and now it was impossible to send a message to the command center. She was alone and outnumbered; danger loomed. Her heart tightened in fear.
Guo Xiaopeng pulled out a PDA and stuffed it into Wang Jingfei's pocket, saying firmly, "Keep this on you. We might need it."
She had no choice but to feign gratitude, smiling at him. Meanwhile, she subtly pressed the transmit button on her hidden phone.
In the Criminal Police Unit's meeting room, the atmosphere was tense. The clock pointed to 11:50. Zhang Xiaohua chopped the air with his hand and commanded loudly, "Begin the operation!"
Police cars streamed out one after another, lights flashing, speeding through the night. Inside, armed officers loaded their weapons with a "clack."
As the waves crashed against the shore, Guo Xiaopeng's truck reached Wolf Fang Point. A speedboat emerged from behind steep rocks, with two men on the bow scanning the beach. The truck stopped at the furthest end of the dock. Guo Xiaopeng and Wang Jingfei jumped out. One man on the boat went inside, and soon the boat docked. A man addressed as the Master and two other men disembarked and approached Guo Xiaopeng.
At Luchaogang, police were ready with loaded guns. Li Xinjian and Qiang Min were hidden in their positions. Finally, headlights appeared. Qiang Min tensed and whispered, "They're here!"
The truck screeched to a halt on a platform in front of a ship.
Li Xinjian opened his walkie-talkie and said in a low, steady voice, "All units, attention. The target has appeared. Begin the operation!" Suddenly, all the headlights turned on, and the police lights flashed, illuminating the port like daylight. Police and armed officers surrounded the truck.
Li Xinjian ordered, "Get out of the car!" Seeing Guo Xiaopeng's embarrassed look in front of the guns was something he had long anticipated. Two of Lin Xiaoliang's men, trembling, surrendered and were handcuffed. Qiang Min eagerly searched the truck, but after a while, he shook his head at Li Xinjian. Li Xinjian grabbed the driver and shouted, "Where's Guo Xiaopeng?"
The dirty-faced man stammered, "He was just in the back, I don't know when he disappeared." Li Xinjian urgently called the command center, "Eagle, Eagle! Situation change, situation change!" Kangqiao Peninsula, Wolf Fang Point dock.
Guo Xiaopeng stood face-to-face with the Master. He asked, "Where's Mr. G?"
The Master calmly replied, "Mr. G swore never to set foot on Chinese soil after the last time. He's waiting in international waters."
Guo Xiaopeng's face darkened, "That can't be right." The Master raised his head slightly, "Mr. G will inspect the goods on the high seas with you and transfer the funds electronically to your account. If you have any concerns, I can stay here." Guo Xiaopeng smiled slightly, "That's unnecessary. My goods have a special feature; they can turn everything to ashes in three seconds."
The Master, impressed by Guo Xiaopeng's cunning, also smiled, "You're overthinking it." "Victory belongs to those who plan," Guo Xiaopeng waved his hand, "Load the truck onto the boat!" Though Wang Jingfei was anxious, she had to appear calm. Several people from the speedboat began setting up a ramp.
Wang Jingfei realized she couldn't delay any longer and discreetly reached into her pocket.
At that moment, Duan Hai, who had positioned himself advantageously, fired a burst at the truck tires, then leveled his gun at Guo Xiaopeng and the others, shouting, "Don't move, hands up!" Wang Jingfei never dreamed Duan Hai was her ally. She also didn't expect Zhang Xiaohua had sent this brave "seal" primarily to protect her.
Guo Xiaopeng sneered, "I didn't expect to be caught in such a small stream!"
"Shut up!" Duan Hai pointed his gun at the nylon ropes used to secure the cargo, ordering, "Tie them up!"
Guo Xiaopeng dared not resist. Wang Jingfei picked up the ropes and tied up the Master. Duan Hai took out his phone and dialed.
In that brief moment, Guo Xiaopeng kicked up a stone, hitting Duan Hai. Duan Hai dodged, but Guo Xiaopeng threw sand in his face. Blinded, Duan Hai stumbled.
Guo Xiaopeng pulled Wang Jingfei, urging, "Run!"
Wang Jingfei pulled out a gun from her pocket, pointed it at Guo Xiaopeng, and calmly said, "Chairman Guo, don't move!"
This time, Guo Xiaopeng was stunned, stammering, "You... you... really are... a police officer!"
Wang Jingfei replied sternly, "Inspector Lu Xiaofei of the Chinese People's Police, First Class!"
Guo Xiaopeng squinted at Duan Hai, saying, "I can understand a small cop risking his life for food and clothing by infiltrating a drug cartel. But you, Lu Xiaofei, I don't understand: a master's degree holder with great prospects, why risk your life in this dangerous field?" Lu Xiaofei calmly said, "Drugs are the root of all evil, a simple truth. Why did you, Dr. Guo, get involved in such a doomed trade?"
Guo Xiaopeng, unfazed and showing no signs of despair, replied, "I have my reasons."
Duan Hai, tired of Guo Xiaopeng's talk, threw a pair of handcuffs at a thug's feet, ordering, "Handcuff Guo Xiaopeng!"
The thug picked up the cuffs obediently, intending to cuff Guo Xiaopeng.
"Wait!" Guo Xiaopeng pulled out a small remote, waving it, "Anyone takes a step forward, and I'll turn this place into a firestorm!"
Lu Xiaofei and Duan Hai froze.
"Your memory can't be that bad. I just told G's men: my goods have a special feature." Guo Xiaopeng waved the remote, "I've installed thirty kilos of explosives in the truck, and Lu Xiaofei has one kilo of explosives on her. Inspector Lu, you should know what it is!" Lu Xiaofei exclaimed, "The PDA!" She reached into her pocket.
Guo Xiaopeng roared, "Don't move!" He slowly moved towards the sea, reciting mournfully, "The frost covers the lake, the hair turns gray with sorrow. Alone under the moon, only envying mandarin ducks, not immortals. Lu Xiaofei, I accept my fate in your hands. See you in the next life."
As they faced off, Lin Xiaoliang moved to a better position. Another thug untied the Master's ropes.
Police cars appeared in the distance, their sirens growing louder. Guo Xiaopeng's phone rang. Holding the remote, he answered, "Mr. G, everything is normal. Yes, the loading is ongoing."
The Master looked at him, puzzled.
Guo Xiaopeng slowly retreated to the speedboat, "I'm giving you Mr. G as a gift."
Lu Xiaofei turned swiftly and fired at Guo Xiaopeng, but missed. Almost simultaneously, Lin Xiaoliang's gun fired.
Duan Hai shot back at Lin Xiaoliang. A fierce gunfight ensued. Lin Xiaoliang, crouched by the truck, said to Guo Xiaopeng, "Second brother, go quickly, I'll cover you!"
Guo Xiaopeng patted Lin Xiaoliang's shoulder, no time for brotherly sentiments, he boarded the speedboat with the Master and the helmsman amidst sparse gunfire. As the speedboat started, Guo Xiaopeng found a position and aimed at Duan Hai, who was pinning down Lin Xiaoliang. He fired, and Duan Hai staggered and fell. Lu Xiaofei, eyes red with anger, fired repeatedly at Lin Xiaoliang, who was riddled with bullets and fell on the beach.
The speedboat sped away. Li Xinjian arrived, firing at the distant boat, bullets whizzing angrily over the water.