"Are young people so impatient these days?"

Yan Xiong looked at Li Xiang with interest: "Don't want to be a cop anymore?"

"I do want to be a cop, but I'm not interested in becoming a martyr. I'm an only child, and my mom is waiting for me to get married and have kids. This undercover stuff is too dangerous. Even if I agreed, my mom wouldn't."

I do have a trick up my sleeve, but it's not foolproof.

Anti-narcotics cops deal with those ruthless drug dealers every day, touching the interests of drug lords and even getting betrayed by their own. Who knows if I'll even know why I die in the end.

"I'm not here to ask you to go undercover this time. I've found someone more suitable with a higher sense of duty than you."

Hearing Yan Xiong's unexpected words, Li Xiang was surprised: "You don't want me to go undercover? Then why are you here?"

"To get you out of there."

"You're so kind?"

"Of course... there are conditions."

Hearing this, the wary Li Xiang finally relaxed. Unexpected kindness usually comes with a catch. If there are conditions, I might as well hear him out.

"What conditions?"

"Do you know who this Zhou Shao you clashed with is?"

"I don't..." Li Xiang was about to say he didn't know, but on second thought, this couldn't be so simple.

How could Yan Xiong, with such a big case on his hands, have time to care about a small fry like me?

And he even claims he can get me out.

It must be that I accidentally got caught in their net, which is why he's here, using my release as a condition for me to do something for them.

So, this Zhou Shao must be a target in their net.

Zhou Shao?

Thinking of this, Li Xiang remembered the case Yan Xiong discussed with him that day. Could this person be the key figure in that case?

"Is he the key figure in the Baolong Group you're trying to approach?"

"Quick thinking. You're right. Zhou Shao is crucial to our next plan, and the undercover's target is to infiltrate him."

Yan Xiong was also a bit surprised that Li Xiang could guess Zhou Shao's identity. This brain of his is indeed sharper than most.

"Baolong Group is a star enterprise in Jinling City. Do they really need to risk their necks for illegal business?"

This puzzled Li Xiang. A company this big shouldn't be making less than drug trafficking, right?

"Chairman Zhou Baosheng was just a street thug. Do you know what he relied on to rise up?"

Li Xiang suddenly understood the implication in Yan Xiong's words and said, "We've already made such a fuss. You wouldn't still want me to be the undercover, right?"

"I was just about to praise you for being smart, and now you can't keep up? Didn't I say, the undercover is someone else."

Li Xiang scratched his head, giving a simple smile: "I'm just worried you'd still want to use me. So, Yan Xiong, just tell me what you need. I'm willing to help. Among all the branches, I respect anti-narcotics cops the most."

"Kid, you know how to sweet-talk now, huh?"

Yan Xiong laughed helplessly. Hearing he didn't need to go undercover, Li Xiang's attitude changed faster than flipping a book.

But now wasn't the time to nitpick; he introduced Zhou Shao's specifics:

"Zhou Shao's real name is Zhou Yuelong, the third son of the Baolong Group. He's arrogant and proud, yet detailed-minded and suspicious. It's not easy to infiltrate him without raising suspicion. We've thought of many plans, but they were all rejected. To lower his guard, the undercover can't actively approach; as the saying goes, the buyer doesn't bargain eagerly. He needs to actively approach the undercover so as not to arouse suspicion."

"He can't be that stupid, right? Actively bringing an undercover to his side?"

Li Xiang also felt this method was unreliable. How could someone as cautious as Zhou Shao place a stranger beside him?

"I was also worried about how to get the undercover over safely without raising suspicion. Your appearance opened a window for me—leading to a foolproof strategy."

When Yan Xiong talked about this idea, his whole spirit was very excited. Perhaps this method was a breakthrough for this case.

"What's the plan?"

"Lean in; once I tell you, all you need to do is cooperate. Tell no one, as it involves the undercover's life and safety; it's critical."

Hearing it involved lives, Li Xiang also collected his emotions, his expression serious: "Yes, please rest assured, Yan Xiong. I won't tell a soul."

"Good, here's the plan..."

Yan Xiong leaned in and explained his plan to Li Xiang in detail, then asked, "Got it?"

"Got it, but how did you know about our plan to open a martial arts school? And what if Zhou Yuelong doesn't cooperate and stirs trouble privately?"

The martial arts school plan was only mentioned by Chen Long at a banquet, yet somehow Yan Xiong knew?

Also,

The plan is good, but if the involved party doesn't cooperate, it's all for nothing.

"After your incident, do you think the police wouldn't investigate? We naturally formulated this plan based on actual circumstances."

"As for Zhou Yuelong, his dark tricks are not something to be underestimated. How could I not prepare? This operation is highly valued by the provincial department, and they fully support it. The provincial anti-gang office is moving into Jinling City this week. I'd welcome him to act rashly now."

Li Xiang nodded; indeed, the older, the wiser.

Yan Xiong's setup truly accounted for every detail, and I, too, am a vital piece in this chess game.

But comparatively, it's much less dangerous than going directly undercover.

"So, can you handle this condition?"

"Yan Xiong, since you put it like that, I can't really refuse without sounding ungrateful. Besides, it's not like I have a choice now, do I?"

"Alright, sign this employment contract as compensation for your help."

"What's this?"

Li Xiang stared wide-eyed at the contract. Isn't this the regularization contract Yan Xiong used to tempt him to go undercover back in Jinghai?

Now he gets regularized without going undercover? Such luck?

"What? Don't want to sign? Should I take it back?"

"Wait, I'll sign, I'll sign."

Li Xiang quickly grabbed a pen and signed his name.

"Why is it so easy to regularize me now?"

"How else would I get you out? Your fighting incident is written into the plan, as part of the strategy. This way, even if there's a political examination later, this plan serves as a record, and no one can say anything."

Yan Xiong was thorough in his thinking. He appreciated Li Xiang, even though he was a bit sly. But he had reasons: filial obligations. Initially, Yan Xiong thought of using him as an undercover out of relish. In hindsight, Li Xiang wasn't the best candidate for undercover, but he could certainly support the operation.

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