"Very well, your investigation is thorough." Li Shang nodded in satisfaction, then casually asked, "That little brother responsible for tailing, is he tight-lipped enough?"

Ma Bin nodded confidently and replied, "Rest assured, Captain Li, he's the most trustworthy little brother I have. He's very clever and very tight-lipped."

Li Shang glanced sideways, casting Chang Erbing a meaningful look.

Chang Erbing understood and said seriously,

"Brother Ma Bin, I have to speak up on behalf of Captain Li. The work we're doing is as dangerous as hanging our heads on our belts. Every task must be leak-proof, so the more people know the secret, the more irresponsible it is for our brothers."

Ma Bin's face showed a struggle.

There was a hint of contempt in Li Shang's eyes. He initially thought that after experiencing [the death of Zheng Si] and Ma Bin's rise to power, he would have matured a bit.

Unexpectedly, he was still so indecisive and hesitant, lacking a touch of ruthlessness. But in this way, it was easier for him to control things.

Li Shang sighed softly, speaking earnestly, "Ma Bin, you can't just rely on your brain when doing things. The most important thing is to know how to make choices. If you really can't do it, I can let..."

Ma Bin gritted his teeth hard and snarled, "Rest assured, Captain Li, I understand. I'll personally send that little brother down to serve Boss Zheng in a while."

"Good." Li Shang nodded in satisfaction, showing a trace of approval on his face.

In the private room, the three of them spoke in hushed tones, secretly discussing the specific details of the operation. Every step was repeatedly scrutinized to ensure nothing could go wrong.

At dawn.

Li Shang and Chang Erbing left the Blood Rose Bar.

Ma Wei walked in slowly, handing over a USB drive: "Bin, it's all recorded, the video is very clear."

Ma Bin took the USB drive, walked over to the TV, opened the box below, and fished out a pinhole camera, gently pulling it out and tossing it to Ma Wei.

At the same time, he said with an amused smile, "Wei, did you hear? Captain Li told me to send you down to serve Boss Zheng."

Ma Wei's face remained calm. He had been played too many times recently, with turnabouts and tests one after another, raising his fear threshold to a height ordinary people couldn't fathom.

Such harmless jokes, like this one in front of him, were merely a breeze across the water, unable to stir even the slightest ripple in him.

Ma Wei had grown. Now as an informal intern for [Destiny], would he be afraid of this?

He didn't even respond to Bin's words but instead asked seriously, "Bin, what do you need me to do next?"

"The old Wei is gone, he's become boring now."

Ma Bin adjusted his glasses with a smile, but his eyes were cold and piercing,

"Next, go settle the scapegoat. Remember, there can't be any mistakes, or Bin will have to throw you out."

Ma Wei felt a slight chill at his heart, remaining expressionless as he said, "Understood, Bin, I'll go get started."

Ma Bin watched Ma Wei's back as he left, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth, muttering to himself,

"[Online]'s vision is indeed unique. This Ma Wei really has some potential for development, looks more and more like the past me. Haha, interesting."

...

In the blue-and-white car, Chang Erbing gripped the steering wheel, occasionally glancing at Li Shang resting with his eyes closed in the passenger seat, with a hint of doubt in his voice:

"Captain Li, can we really rely on Ma Bin?"

Li Shang slowly opened his eyes, giving Chang Erbing a sidelong glance, speaking in a calm tone:

"Why, do you have doubts about him?"

Chang Erbing nodded, frowning tightly: "I always feel he has strong personal motives and hasn't been completely truthful with us."

Li Shang chuckled lightly, rolled down the car window, lit a cigarette, and said, while exhaling smoke rings,

"It's inevitable he has personal motives. If he didn't, I'd question his motives and wouldn't dare let him be involved."

Li Shang paused before continuing,

"The feud between him and Hou Wendong, whether it's from Zheng Si's legacy or new personal grudges, isn't that important to us. What's important is that when we act, he's on our side."

Chang Erbing pondered for a moment before responding, "Captain Li is right."

However, his eyebrows remained furrowed, clearly still uneasy. After a moment of hesitation, he couldn't help but say:

"But, I always feel Ma Bin's mind is too meticulous, making it hard to grasp."

"Captain Li, think about it. In just a few days, he figured out Hou Wendong's every move, drafted a thorough and feasible plan, and even arranged for our escape and a scapegoat."

"The more I think about it, the more terrifying it seems. It's really unsettling."

Li Shang took several puffs of his cigarette, the smoke slowly swirling in the car before he flicked the butt out the partially open window, hitting a passerby and eliciting a few screams.

Rolling up the window, his brows slightly furrowed into a deep "川" shape, speaking in a low tone:

"Erbing, your concerns are valid. I have indeed been a bit too rash previously, but now that Ma Bin's involved, we can only be more cautious in our interactions with him."

Li Shang contemplated for a moment, then suddenly seemed to think of something, asking, "By the way, did you check those few people Ma Bin wants to transfer to prison?"

Chang Erbing lightly shook his head, replying, "I haven't had time to look into it in detail, but when I got the prison to deal with that, I left a mark, and had the prison send me the criminal records of these people via email."

While speaking, Chang Erbing steadily held the steering wheel, sliding his phone screen with his other hand, quickly finding and opening an email before handing the phone to Li Shang.

Li Shang took the phone and looked down at the contents of the email.

File Number: Axx233-0118

Name: Chen Ya

Gender: Male

Age: 27

Civilian Rank: E

Occupation: Employee at Zone 9 Huijia Garment Factory (Fired)

Criminal Record:

1. Case Overview

Date: 233rd year of the New Era Calendar, January 18th

Location: KTV in Zone 9, Lower City

Criminal Behavior: Intentional Injury (Brawling)

Case Details: That evening, Chen Ya was drinking and entertaining with friends at a venue. Due to a jealous rivalry, he got into a dispute with others, leading to a brawl at the venue. Chen Ya severely injured the other party during the fight.

2. Case Details

Injury Assessment: Opponent suffered rib fracture on the right side, head trauma, facial injuries with nose cut off, requiring hospitalization.

Scene Evidence: Photos, witness testimonies, victim statements.

Criminal Tools: No specific weapons, used fists and bottles to attack.

3. Subsequent Handling

Surrender Situation: After the incident, Chen Ya surrendered to the Patrol Office the next day under his friend's persuasion.

Court Verdict: According to relevant clauses of [Zone 9 Criminal Cases in Lower City], Chen Ya was convicted of intentional injury and sentenced to seven years in prison.

4. Personal Remorse Chen Ya expressed remorse during the trial, admitting his mistake, and promised to reform after release.

5. File Notes Chen Ya performed well in prison, actively participating in prison education and reform labor.

6. Attachments: ID photos, academic records, medical records, work files

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