Xinshan Police Station, Jinhai Area.
"Our inside source within Liu Haisheng's criminal syndicate continuously provides us with the latest intelligence. It was precisely based on this information that we pinpointed Scorpion's whereabouts," Wen Changlin stated, standing at the head of the table and addressing Qin Feng and the others.
Qin Feng, reviewing the current situation, remarked, "The photo was taken at very close range with a mobile phone. It appears this informant is deeply embedded and has gained Scorpion's trust. It's possible they are someone close to Scorpion."
Upon hearing Qin Feng's assessment, Wen Changlin affirmed, "Exactly. It has been confirmed that it is Scorpion. This operation will be very difficult for you."
Qin Feng smiled at this, "Director Wen, since we are here, we are prepared for anything."
"Good! I believe in your combat effectiveness!" Wen Changlin said, looking at the special forces members before his gaze settled back on Qin Feng, whom he regarded with admiration.
"Then how do we contact the informant?" He Chenguang suddenly asked, posing the most crucial question.
Wen Changlin replied directly, "You cannot contact the informant. Her identity is strictly confidential. She has already devised a plan for targeted elimination. She will create an opportunity within three days. I will give you the plan shortly, and you will execute it according to that plan."
"They are devising a targeted elimination plan for us?" He Chenguang was the first to voice his confusion.
This matter was indeed perplexing. Someone who was not an operative was tasked with creating a plan for operatives.
Was this reliable? Could it work?
A barrage of questions left the members of the Red Blood Cell Special Operations Team bewildered, each lost in thought.
Yet, among these confused individuals, only Qin Feng was certain. He was fully aware of the plot's progression, and the informant Wen Changlin mentioned was the undercover agent he had arranged—the one known as the Saigon Rose, or something similar.
However, according to the narrative's trajectory, this informant failed to hold true to her original intentions and revealed the entire plan to Scorpion.
The reason for this was simple: Scorpion hadn't harmed her, leading her to believe Scorpion was a good person who shouldn't be killed.
And then... and then nothing more happened. Scorpion escaped. What else could be done?
This was how it played out in the drama. However, Qin Feng was determined not to let Scorpion get away.
Nevertheless, Qin Feng maintained a serious demeanor and questioned, "Director Wen, this doesn't align with our operational principles. Are you saying we won't get firsthand information and will be led around by the nose by the informant? How can you be sure they won't betray us?"
"We've been cultivating this informant for over a year. They have always been reliable!" Wen Changlin, seemingly prepared for Qin Feng's doubts, immediately explained after he finished speaking.
"People change!" He Chenguang directly refuted, "Especially in such a complex environment, it's normal for them to change."
"No!" Wen Changlin stated flatly, "She has a deep-seated hatred for Liu Haisheng!"
"What kind of deep-seated hatred?" Wang Yanbing inquired, frowning.
Wen Changlin's brow furrowed. "I cannot tell you that. In any case, whether this plan is meticulous or flawed, we must take this risk. Liu Haisheng is too cunning, and now we have Scorpion as well. If your comrades from the army..."
Before Wen Changlin could finish, Qin Feng stood up and interrupted, "Director Wen, I mean no disrespect. I merely wish for all operations to be conducted scientifically, with detailed contingency plans and backups. I am leading my men in, and I hope to bring them back alive."
"Can you tell me directly, what level of trust can we place in your informant? Is it worth us taking such a risk?"
Hearing Qin Feng's words, Wen Changlin waved his hand, signaling Qin Feng to sit down, and then fell into deep thought.
He understood Qin Feng's concerns and considerations, but he also had his own. He didn't want to miss this opportunity.
This was a rare and unmissable chance. If successful, it would eliminate two major threats in one go. But if it failed...
No, failure was not an option! He had specifically invited the special forces to ensure success.
But...
After a long period of deliberation, Wen Changlin glanced at everyone's expressions and finally stated solemnly, "It is worth it!"
"I can tell you why it's worth it!" Wen Changlin's tone became serious. "Regardless, you are the ones going into danger. Her codename is Saigon Rose. Her name is Ah Hong. She is not from Yan Country. She was trafficked by international human smugglers and became a local wife in Jinhai Mountain Village. Two years ago, Liu Haisheng forcibly occupied her, raped her, and tortured her to the point of wishing for death. Our investigator, while undercover, developed her. Later, our investigator met misfortune, was discovered, and ultimately sacrificed. He endured severe torture and died without betraying her."
Wen Changlin's voice became choked with emotion at this point, but he quickly regained his composure and continued,
"Later, Saigon Rose established direct contact with us. It was based on the intelligence she provided that we dismantled Liu Haisheng's criminal syndicate's peripheral organizations within the mainland. Some international police officers also used her intelligence to foil a transaction worth tens of millions of US dollars between Liu Haisheng's syndicate and international drug traffickers. Initially, we didn't trust her either. However, after a period of cooperation, we came to understand and familiarize ourselves with her. We even contacted the police in her home country, planning to send her back after this mission is completed."
The others listened to Wen Changlin's explanation, appearing stunned, and then a sense of doubt slowly crept in.
Wang Yanbing didn't hesitate and immediately asked, "You want us to trust a foreigner?"
"Yes!" Wen Changlin nodded affirmatively before continuing, "On a personal level, I trust her!"
"May I ask, how are you certain that the discovered investigator endured severe torture without betraying Saigon Rose? You weren't at the scene, so you cannot know all the accurate information!" He Chenguang again posed the most precise question.
It had to be said that He Chenguang didn't speak much, but his questions were always the simplest yet most fatal.
Upon hearing this question, Wen Changlin fell into thought, his eyes turning red. The composure he had managed to regain moments ago was instantly stirred once more.
Veins began to bulge on Wen Changlin's forehead as he suppressed the urge to weep. Finally, he said with a choked voice,
"Because..."