Under the adoration of two rows of black-clad SWAT officers, Director of Security Bureau Guo Nu walked in with his big belly.

His pair of fierce, triangular eyes scanned the surroundings, finally landing on the guests in the dance floor, and shouted in a deep voice: "I am Director Guo Nu of the Security Bureau. The Security Bureau is here to arrest a wanted criminal, and I hope everyone cooperates actively. The criminal may be hiding among you."

The ones who are fearless scare those who are bold, the bold scare the reckless, and the reckless fear those who control their fate.

When the lights first turned on, everyone cursed loudly, each word more vicious and venomous than the last.

Now, with the Security Bureau guards controlling the scene, and everyone's eyes staring like wolves and tigers, no one dared to retaliate, the entire M3 fell silent enough to hear a pin drop.

A charge of 'colluding with an enemy' could wipe out you and your entire family.

Who would dare defy this group of demons?

The moment Guo Nu appeared, Tang Fei and Lu Siyu exchanged glances, both feeling a strong sense of crisis in their hearts.

Why did he come?

How did they find M3 so precisely?

Do they already know about their disguised identities? How did they find out?

Lu Siyu slightly furrowed her brows, looking at Tang Fei with an inquisitive gaze.

She knew Tang Fei often went out privately to meet friends, did something happen with those friends?

Tang Fei quietly shook his head at her.

Tang Fei had only contacted Sheng Xinhua using his real identity, and only Sheng Xinhua knew the imperial wanted criminal Tang Fei had now become a dreadlock artist...

He believed Sheng Xinhua would not betray him.

Guo Nu was an old friend of Tang Fei, back when Tang Fei served as the director of the fifth division at the Monitoring Bureau, he often 'collaborated' with the Security Bureau in handling cases.

Though there were some unpleasant incidents during the case handling, they had more than once had conflicts.

Still, as familiar people, he wasn't sure if he could still recognize them.

Guo Nu was quite satisfied with his intimidation, waving his hand largely, he said: "Verify identities, leave no one out."

"Yes."

Upon receiving the order, the group of black-clad SWAT officers immediately had everyone gather in the center of the dance floor, then divided them into three rows, where staff checked and confirmed their identity information.

The Security Bureau had professional inspection tools, a scan on your electronic ID card revealed your birth date, school, work history, whether you had any criminal record—all displayed clearly.

In the digital age, personal information is inescapable.

Sister Zi cursed 'bad luck', then quickly headed toward Guo Nu, smiling, she said: "Director Guo, what wind brought you here?"

Apparently, Sister Zi was also a notable figure, seemingly having some acquaintance with Guo Nu.

Guo Nu gave Sister Zi a glance, he had seen such white-glove types at some banquets but wasn't familiar with them.

With Yan Wenli taken away, the entire Monitoring Bureau system was paralyzed.

Shen Wuxiang had to split up the Military Department's internal discipline inspection team as the Security Bureau to temporarily assume the Monitoring Bureau's duties.

Therefore, Guo Nu, as the Director of the Security Bureau, naturally rose in status.

This was Guo Nu's most inflated moment, even the once 'Mad Dog' Yan Wenli was beneath his notice, let alone a small bar owner?

"We are here to apprehend a wanted criminal. Did you not hear what I just said?" Guo Nu slightly raised his fat face, rather arrogantly.

"Heard, heard, we are just a small bar, how could there be criminals here?" Sister Zi grinned ingratiatingly: "I still have two bottles of good wine hidden. Since it's rare for Director Guo to come and guide our work, why not have a drink in my office?"

Guo Nu liked good wine, good cigars, but he knew how to prioritize.

"No need." Guo Nu waved his hand refusing, said: "Official duty calls, no drinking."

Sister Zi, having lost face, didn't dare get angry, she said cheerfully: "Then we at M3 will actively cooperate with Director Guo's work, whatever Director Guo commands, we shall follow."

"Gather all your staff as well, we need to verify their identities."

"Yes. I will arrange it right away." Sister Zi knew she couldn't gain any advantage before Guo Nu, she simply started following his instructions.

Soon, all the staff in front and behind the scenes at M3 were gathered together.

Including Tang Fei, Lu Siyu, as well as Li Mi and Zhao Xiaozhou, who just came to take over.

These two were quite unlucky, caught the moment they entered the backstage.

Once you're in, there's no getting out.

"What's happening?" asked Zhao Xiaozhou, still bewildered, standing behind Tang Fei, in a low voice.

"Don't know." Tang Fei shook his head.

Bang!

A SWAT officer rushed forward, striking Zhao Xiaozhou on the head with a baton, rebuking: "Who told you to speak? One more word and it's collusion… treated as espionage."

"Why are you hitting people?" Li Mi, seeing her boyfriend beaten with a bloody head, hurried forward to defend him.

Seeing another person step up, the SWAT officer swung the baton at Li Mi.

They didn't care if you were a man or a woman.

In their eyes, there were only allies and enemies.

Tang Fei quickly blocked in front, pleading: "Leader, sorry, sorry… it was us being ignorant, it was our fault. However, you want us to cooperate, we will definitely cooperate without complaint."

The SWAT officer glanced at Tang Fei, seeing his expression sincere and fearful, his apologetic attitude good, eventually put down the baton in his hand, saying: "Show your electronic IDs."

Then, everyone displayed their electronic IDs on their wrists.

The SWAT officer used police equipment to scan, each person's personal information was clearly shown on the monitor.

The SWAT officer checked Tang Fei's personal information, finding no issues.

Because of the SWAT officer's assault incident here, Guo Nu, hearing the sound, came over, asking: "What happened?"

"Report to the Director, someone was whispering below, we feared collusion… so we disciplined them."

Guo Nu's gaze landed on Zhao Xiaozhou and Li Mi's faces, Zhao Xiaozhou was struck, his face covered in blood.

Li Mi, because of her boyfriend being hit, was full of anger.

Apparently, they were the 'colluders'.

"Have all identities been verified? Any issues?"

"Checked, no issues." The special forces dared not lie on such matters.

"Hmm." Guo Nu nodded, his gaze swept across Tang Fei's face, and then returned: "Who are these people?"

"Singers." Sister Zi had been following Guo Nu, and seeing the commotion here, her heart was at her throat.

If she gets involved in those big cases, the young master behind her might not be willing to stand up and speak for her.

Who dares to go against the Security Bureau?

Everyone knows the Security Bureau is just the Shen Family's dog, biting whoever they want them to bite.

"They are all new singers."

"New?" Guo Nu's eyebrows slightly raised.

"Yes, they are all fresh graduates from Luo City Music College, coming to Phoenix City to find work..." Sister Zi pointed at Zhao Xiaozhou and said, "Zhao Xiaozhou and Li Mi came first, then they recommended Hua He and Chen Zhuo to us..."

"Are you four classmates?" Guo Nu asked.

"Yes, we graduated from the same school." Tang Fei stood in front of Guo Nu, trying his best to exhibit a university student's innocence and timidity.

As well as the recklessness of a newborn calf not fearing tigers.

"Why do I feel you look familiar?" Guo Nu asked.

Tang Fei looked bewildered, curiously asked, "Director, have you heard me sing? I was quite popular in school. Videos of my singing have been posted on various platforms..."

Guo Nu almost laughed in frustration; these silly kids...

"I've never heard you sing." Guo Nu was examining Tang Fei's clothes and dreadlocks, disdainfully said, "I could never hear you sing."

"Oh." Tang Fei looked disappointed, feeling sad for not receiving the appreciation of a VIP.

"No issues with them?" Guo Nu asked again.

"No issues," the special forces reported, "The data shows these four are indeed college classmates. Chen Zhuo even won several music competition awards while at university..."

"And Hua He... she's now the hottest singer in our M3..." Sister Zi added aside.

With background, resume, and being so popular, their singing short videos are everywhere...

Four classmates teaming up for crimes?

To commit the crime and then stay here to sing?

Such people being criminals wouldn't make sense, right?

Guo Nu nodded, dispelling his doubts, and said, "There was a murder case at the Imperial Mansion, the culprit escaped from the back door and then disappeared."

"Your M3 happens to be next to the Imperial Mansion, the best way for the culprit to evade pursuit is to blend into the crowd, disguise, and then leave again..."

"Director, M3 conducts facial recognition and identity verification for every guest entering. If you need, we're willing to submit the data from that night to you."

"That would be best." Guo Nu was very pleased with Sister Zi's cooperative attitude and said, "Report any suspicious situations immediately to the Security Bureau. If the case is solved, there are rich rewards."

"Yes, yes, the reward isn't important, mainly to cooperate with Director Guo's work." Sister Zi said brightly, "Young Master Tianheng always admonishes us that, as citizens of the Empire, we must abide by the law, not earn unworthy money, and not do anything we shouldn't."

Originally belonged to Zhao Tianheng, no wonder it seemed familiar.

Since they've revealed their background, Guo Nu is willing to reciprocate with a favor.

"Having such awareness is excellent." Guo Nu turned to Deputy Director Ma Le beside him and asked, "Any issues over there?"

"Reporting to the director, except for finding two habitual thieves... everyone else is fine."

"Damn it..." Guo Nu cursed angrily.

The pressure on him as the Director of Security Bureau is immense without solving the case.

"Take those two thieves back and interrogate them thoroughly, maybe they'll know something..."

"Yes, Director."

Guo Nu waved his hand grandly and said, "Pack it up."

After speaking, he headed towards the front door first.

The Security Bureau special forces followed him in a mighty formation.

Once personally sending them to the door, waiting for them to walk away, he then said to the guests who had been 'temporarily inspected,' "I'm very sorry about the incident, it gave the VIPs an unpleasant experience... M3 will cover the expenses ahead, hopes everyone enjoys their time here."

With that, the lights dimmed, and the rowdy music sounded again.

Sister Zi returned backstage and glanced at Zhao Xiaozhou, who was tending to his wound, and said, "I'll have someone take you to the hospital for a check... don't break anything."

She saw the special forces hitting Zhao Xiaozhou's head with a baton, they hit hard, hope they didn't damage this kid's head.

"No," Zhao Xiaozhou's forehead was covered with hemostatic bandages, firmly said, "I want to go on stage with this look... I want to condemn, I want to accuse... I'm very angry."

There's no denying, it's very rock and roll.

Although Tang Fei couldn't quite accept it.

After much persuasion, Zhao Xiaozhou decided he would go on stage with this injured look, and Sister Zi hesitated before agreeing to his request.

Thinking that the Security Bureau wouldn't mind such a small matter.

Tang Fei and Lu Siyu didn't stay long, they returned to their rented small courtyard after work.

Tang Fei looked at Lu Siyu and asked, "Sister Zi wants to submit the identity recognition records from the night of the incident... no issues on your side, right?"

"No problem." Lu Siyu confidently said, "Hackers, we're professionals."

"That's good." Tang Fei finally relaxed and said, "Guo Nu suddenly came to the door, indeed makes one genuinely nervous. We must be more cautious. Once the job is done, we need to leave Phoenix City immediately."

Lu Siyu looked at Tang Fei and asked, "No issues on your side?"

"You should trust my judgment on people." Tang Fei resolutely said, "If I say no problem, then it certainly is no problem."

"Have you slept with her?"

"..."

"Zhang Ailing said, the stomach is the channel to a man's soul, the vagina is the channel to a woman's soul. You must have some specialties."

Specialty?

My specialty is... specialty?

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