Upon hearing this, Hai Dongqing narrowed his eyes slightly. His right hand rested on the hilt of the long knife at his waist, and with his left hand, he made two secret gestures. Instantly, spies surrounded the courtyard, watching with fierce intent.
Chen Liqin stepped forward to explain, "Mr. Chen, please don't misunderstand..."
With a smile that was neither friendly nor genuine, Hai Dongqing interrupted, "Mr. Chen, whether it's a misunderstanding is not for you to decide, nor for me. We won't know until the door is opened."
Having said that, he drew his waist knife and used the tip to knock on the door: "The Spy Department is handling a case. Those inside, come out!"
The night fell silent, save for the whooshing of the torches in the cold wind, which made one restless and uneasy.
Seeing that the courtyard door remained closed, Hai Dongqing silently made hand signals, and several spies immediately prepared to form a human ladder and scale the wall into the courtyard.
