8:30 in the evening, airport.

Liao Xingyu and the others were all ready, just waiting for Zheng Changjun to arrive to check in and depart.

Zhao Donglai brought Zhang Wei and the others to see Luo Fei off.

"Team leader, good luck, we believe in you."

"That's right, team leader, as long as you're leading, whether they're holding guns or cannons, they are no match for you."

"We'll be here supporting you from afar."

Luo Fei looked at the three of them, feeling very comforted. Over this period of time, they had developed enough trust in him, and their relationship had become that of true brothers.

Finally, Zhao Donglai gave a few more instructions.

"I've been the one to bring you and Yang Mei together. Along this journey, you both haven't had it easy but this time you need to keep your focus. You're not just her boyfriend, but also the face of the entire Jiangzhou City Public Security Bureau!"

"Bring those criminals to justice! Good luck!"

"Hmm."

Soon, Zheng Changjun also arrived, and the group formally departed, boarding the plane and heading straight to Binhai.

The plane landed in the early hours.

They were welcomed by Tang Jianguo, the Director of Binhai City's Public Security Bureau, which highlighted the importance of this mission and the emphasis on the overall strategy.

"Old Zheng!"

"Jianguo!"

The two were extremely enthusiastic when they met, setting a warm atmosphere. On the plane, Luo Fei and his team had already learned that these two directors were classmates at the police academy back in the day, making them long-time good brothers.

"Old Zheng, this mission really puts you to the test. On behalf of the Binhai City Public Security Bureau, I welcome you all."

"Ah, we haven't seen each other since that meeting two years ago. Now we get to fight side by side again."

"When the authorities assigned you here to help, I felt relieved. With the two of us working together, what case can't we solve? This time, no matter what kind of troublemakers are involved, we'll show them the might of our police force."

The two exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

Then, Tang Jianguo leaned over and asked quietly.

"Old Zheng, which one is... Comrade Luo Fei?"

He had just glanced around, spotting four criminal investigation team leaders standing there, unable to distinguish who the formidable figure he was waiting for was.

He only felt that the one on the left exuded a certain aura that made even him, an old cadre, feel a sense of pressure—it truly was impressive.

"It's him!"

"This is Comrade Luo Fei."

Zheng Changjun introduced him to Tang Jianguo.

"Hello, Comrade Luo Fei. The police force and support here in Binhai will cooperate with you. Old Zheng specifically mentioned you to me on the phone, hoping that we can work together to crack this case."

"If you have any needs, just let me know. I will try my best to accommodate everyone."

Then Tang Jianguo nodded to the others one by one.

"It's too late today, let's send you to the hotel first. We'll meet at the bureau tomorrow morning, have a briefing, and then commence operations."

"Alright."

Just as Zheng Changjun was preparing to leave with the group, Luo Fei called out to Tang Jianguo first.

There was something he couldn't be at ease with and needed to see immediately.

"Director Tang, may I ask how the injured Jiangzhou City officer from the explosion case is doing? I'd like to visit her at the hospital."

"Sure, no problem."

"Xiaoqi!"

Tang Jianguo called out, and soon an astute young man ran over, standing tall and straight.

"Director, what is it?"

"Take Luo Fei to the hospital, set off now!"

"Yes."

The young man then took Luo Fei and got into a police car headed for the hospital.

Watching the car drive away, Zheng Changjun pulled Tang Jianguo aside.

"Jianguo, there is something I didn't mention over the phone. I only found out yesterday..."

"The injured officer, Yang Mei, has another identity—she is Luo Fei's girlfriend. The two have established a romantic relationship."

"What?"

Tang Jianguo was somewhat incredulous, considering the involvement of an officer's family member in the operation is tricky within the police force, as it could affect the proceedings.

If things got out of hand due to rashness or impulsiveness, it would be a complete mess.

Under normal circumstances, such issues are nipped in the bud immediately, which means suspending Luo Fei's operation arrangements, leaving him on standby.

But Zheng Changjun had actually brought him over, which showed his stance.

"Old Zheng, this is quite an unexpected situation."

"Sigh, I only just found out, so I'm informing you as soon as I could."

"What should we do then?"

Seeing the look in his eyes, Tang Jianguo let out a bitter laugh.

"Ah, you see my question... it's pointless! Bringing him over means you've already made your choice."

Zheng Changjun was serious.

"That's right, I'm staking my years of reputation on this. I assure you, Luo Fei absolutely won't be a problem. Although he has a special status in this case, it won't affect his judgment and actions."

"Understood, let's do it that way then!"

Tang Jianguo then arranged for everyone to be taken to the hotel for accommodation.

Meanwhile, in the car, Xiaoqi was discretely observing Luo Fei while driving.

Even before he arrived, Xiaoqi had already heard of his story.

He was so young yet had already received first-class merit awards, been involved in anti-drug cases, undercover missions, and major criminal cases in Jiangzhou City—the man was practically a legend.

And on top of that, he was a newcomer but with such outstanding abilities.

This made him quite admirable, almost like a fanboy.

"Officer Luo, hello, just call me Xiaoqi. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello."

Luo Fei nodded but didn't say much.

"Is the injured officer your friend?"

"Yes."

Luo Fei didn't directly answer because from the beginning, Zheng Changjun had advised against revealing too much about his and Yang Mei's relationship. He would handle the coordination and assurance.

However, now that he was in Binhai, Luo Fei didn't want to cause trouble for his superiors.

Therefore, there was no need to explain the relationship between the two.

"I see, Officer Luo, don't worry. There shouldn't be any major issues."

"Hmm."

"This is my contact information. If you need anything during this time, feel free to reach out to me. Looking forward to working together."

Seeing the phone being offered, Luo Fei smiled. Although he wasn't in the mood for anything else, he still added him as a friend.

Xiaoqi's enthusiasm put him at ease.

"How old are you this year?"

"I'm 23."

"Oh? Already working at the city bureau at 23, that's impressive."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yongjing scratched his head with a smile.

"It's nothing, still far from Officer Luo. I always wanted to be a crime-solving officer bringing justice to the people when I joined, so I've been diligently learning and studying, and now I've taken part in a few cases that got me to this point."

Luo Fei seriously considered him.

Being new here and facing a major case, he would undoubtedly need help from locals. Building a good rapport would be wise, leaving a door open for collaboration.

"I'm 24, just a year older than you. Since we had the fortune to meet today, let's not stick to formal titles. I'll call you Xiaoqi, and you can call me Brother Fei."

"Sure, Brother Fei!"

The other party was overjoyed, feeling that their relationship had taken a step forward—being friends with such a skilled person was a dream come true.

"Xiaoqi, this case is quite large. During operations, if there's any area where assistance is needed, I hope you won't hesitate to help."

"You bet!"

The other party agreed promptly.

"Don't worry, Brother Fei. I'm born and raised in Binhai City, and I know this place inside out. If you need any help, I'll be more than willing. There are some things I'd like to learn from you as well."

"Mainly because I'm eager to make progress!"

Hearing this, Luo Fei felt a jolt of familiarity, and suddenly something clicked.

"Xiaoqi, by the way, I don't know your full name yet."

"Hahaha, same here, I was so excited I forgot to introduce myself. In my family, my generation takes the 'Tong' character, and my grandpa hoped I'd accomplish great things, hence my name is..."

"Qi Tongwei?"

"That's right!"

Luo Fei was momentarily stunned, unexpectedly nodding, what a name!

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