novelraw Chapter 147 : Is the Soldier King So Fierce
Chapter 147 : Is the Soldier King So Fierce
After ending the call with Zhou Nuoman, Shen Han immediately established communication with the special task force leader.
The leader, an experienced veteran in handling cases, gave his response after hearing the whole story.
"We can agree to her first condition. Zhou Nuoman's presence is more advantageous for us. If there are any escapees or other informed parties from tonight's transaction, we won't need to expend much effort. The outside world will naturally assume it's an internal conflict within the Zhou family."
He paused briefly before continuing, "As for the second condition, Captain Shen, it's best if you directly consult Her Majesty. I can't make that decision for you."
Although the task force leader was unaware of their romantic relationship, his years of case-solving experience had honed his discerning eye.
From the attitude displayed by the Empress during her last visit to the command center, he had already noticed some clues.
However, he didn't pry or spread the information.
Now that the young lady of the Zhou financial group had clearly shown interest in Shen Han, the matter was somewhat thorny. It was more appropriate to let the Empress handle it.
Besides, it wouldn't waste much time and wouldn't affect the operation.
Shen Han didn't think Zhou Nuoman had any particular feelings for her, as they had no private contact.
Moreover, due to her undercover identity, Zhou Nuoman must have some reservations, even if she didn't express them.
After all, no one likes people who approach them with ulterior motives.
Shen Han asked the tactical team members to wait in the next room while she took out her personal phone and made a video call to Gu Junwan.
Gu Junwan was in her office receiving several diplomats. Upon seeing Shen Han's call, she immediately asked Xu Zhao to continue hosting the meeting.
She took the phone to a separate room before answering.
Shen Han briefly explained the situation and offered her opinion: "I could create an identity as a special forces officer from the army group. She wouldn't be able to verify it quickly, and we can deal with it after completing this operation."
"After all, the identity of the Empress's guard is sensitive. If she discovers this, would it affect your cooperation with her father?"
Gu Junwan's eyes curved slightly as she spoke, her voice as melodious as a spring: "No need for such complications. You can directly tell her your identity as the guard captain."
"Whatever she sees won't affect the conditions I've negotiated with her father. It's good to let her know some inside information, consider it a way to strengthen cooperation and trust."
In fact, Gu Junwan had an unspoken message: Let her know your superior is me. Before she considers any schemes, she'd better weigh her own significance.
Of course, now wasn't the time to discuss such matters.
Shen Han's team was waiting to plan the evening's arrest operation. After some reminders, Gu Junwan ended the call.
She wanted to leave as much time as possible for Shen Han. Every second on the battlefield was precious.
Sometimes, even a little extra preparation could save many lives.
Two hours passed quickly.
Zhou Nuoman arrived at the 546th Street District, escorted by Zhao Qi, a platoon leader from the Xuan Leopard Special Operations Brigade.
She successfully met up with Shen Han's team.
Shen Han led about thirty combat personnel. Due to the need for disguise and infiltration, none of them wore bulletproof vests.
They wore matching sportswear, with weapons and batons hidden inside their jackets, and communication earpieces in their ears.
Shen Han wore a high ponytail, her figure tall and her legs long.
Even with darkened skin and makeup concealing her delicate features, the powerful aura emanating from within gave her a beautiful and valiant appearance.
Although Zhou Nuoman was a beta and couldn't sense alpha pheromones, at this moment, she was still somewhat attracted to the woman before her.
After learning Shen Han's true identity, her curiosity about her intensified.
She had seen her on television and had come across the popular topic "The Female CEO and Her Super Soldier King" online.
This gave Zhou Nuoman a very peculiar feeling.
A close aide to the Empress, such a legendary figure, actually had some connection with her.
Thinking back to how she had pretended to be a temporary worker and called her boss, Zhou Nuoman's expression couldn't help but turn a bit strange.
Unaware of what was going through Zhou Nuoman's mind, Shen Han greeted her and immediately called over a female beta combat team member.
"Assist Ms. Zhou in putting on the lightweight bulletproof vest."
Zhou Nuoman didn't stand on ceremony. She directly removed her outer clothing and cooperated in putting on the bulletproof vest.
At the same time, she didn't forget to question Shen Han: "Why aren't you wearing them?"
Shen Han replied: "Bulletproof vests would affect our agility and physical performance."
"Additionally, we can't reveal our military or police identities at this stage. Tonight's operation is conducted from the standpoint of the Zhou Group's new faction. I hope Ms. Zhou remembers this and refrains from calling me Captain Shen later."
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A hundred kilometers away from the entertainment district, a farmhouse was brightly lit.
Old Ice, along with over twenty members of the Yongle Gang, had just completed a drug deal with the local thugs of the Wu Group.
Although it was their first cooperation, neither side pulled any tricks. Money and goods were exchanged simultaneously, the whole process smooth and concise.
After the transaction, Old Ice didn't immediately leave with his people but started playing mahjong with the other group's leader.
He planned to expand his trading network, and it seemed necessary to lose some money to the other party at the mahjong table.
After all, the Yongle Gang wasn't the only one with a stable drug supply.
Those who can afford to pay are always the bosses, with the right to change trading partners at any time.
This farmhouse belonged to the Wu Group and was never open to the public.
Usually, it only had a gatekeeper and a cleaner. Only when important transactions were to take place would many people flood in.
Shen Han's group, numbering several dozen, would be too conspicuous traveling as a convoy.
Therefore, they chose a mid-sized bus and an off-road command vehicle as their means of transportation.
When they were about ten kilometers from the farmhouse, all lights were turned off. The drivers relied on night vision equipment and intelligent systems to advance steadily.
Except for the engine noise, the interior of the vehicles was quiet. The two silhouettes, one large and one small, traversed the rural roads like predators in the dark night.
When Shen Han and her team reached the outskirts of the farmhouse, the advance team had completed their reconnaissance mission and created a holographic sand table of the terrain and the enemy's firepower distribution.
Shen Han quickly issued orders while comparing the transmitted information.
Some sentries could be eliminated directly, while other areas with concentrated personnel required a unified assault to prevent the enemy from noticing and escaping.
After deploying her forces, she finally addressed Zhou Nuoman: "Ms. Zhou, please wait in the command vehicle. It's safer here."
Zhou Nuoman hadn't requested to participate in the operation just to sit in the car as an outside observer.
She wanted to build her own business empire, and merely being familiar with the rules of the business world was far from enough. She needed to consciously cultivate a forward-looking perspective and improve her strategic thinking ability.
"In today's arrest operation, besides the drug dealers from the Yongle Gang, you probably won't let the Wu Group personnel who traded with them go either, right?"
"There's an issue here. You're arresting people under the identity of the Zhou Group's new faction. Internal group conflicts, even if they turn violent behind closed doors, are fine. But when it involves other families, things become much more complicated."
"I have a suggestion that can allow you to arrest people without worries and avoid the Wu Group causing trouble at Jinxi Entertainment City afterward."
Shen Han had already considered the problem of making too many enemies.
Hearing Zhou Nuoman speak like this, she immediately gestured for her to continue.
Zhou Nuoman winked at her: "Take me along to arrest those main culprits. Let me say a few words to define the nature of the whole incident as the Zhou family's new faction cracking down on another faction, and then hand them over to the federal police."
This approach was something Shen Han hadn't considered before.
The reason they were disguising their identities now was to avoid letting the outside world know that the federal government was taking action against the Zhou Group.
However, following Zhou Nuoman's strategy, with her coming forward and sending both parties of the transaction to prison under the pretext of retaliation, was indeed a clever move that killed two birds with one stone.
Understanding this key point, Shen Han was inclined towards Zhou Nuoman's suggestion.
But she still had a question that needed clarification, so she asked directly: "Isn't this like deliberately inviting trouble? Aren't you afraid that after this incident, more people will try to harm you?"
Zhou Nuoman shook her head: "Even if I don't do this, they won't refrain from targeting me because of it."
"Only by ending this entire round of reshuffling as soon as possible will both sides be able to unload our burdens. Since my father and I have chosen to cooperate with you, we should show a proper attitude."
To be honest, Shen Han greatly admired Zhou Nuoman's thinking and initiative.
No wonder she could become the representative figure of the Zhou family's new faction. She dared to think and act, and was intelligent – all essential qualities of successful people.
"Alright, you'll come with me then. The leaders of both parties in the transaction are playing mahjong in one room. After we've controlled everyone, you can come out and speak."
Hearing Shen Han's words, Zhou Nuoman's lips immediately curved into an attractive arc: "Then can Captain Shen award me an advanced individual honor certificate?"
Shen Han's eyelid twitched as she said sternly: "Don't joke around when arranging an operation."
Zhou Nuoman responded with a simple "Mm" and said no more.
But in her heart, she thought: Why is the Soldier King so fierce when working? Those online shippers must be writing nonsense!
Inside a two-story villa at the farmhouse, the sounds of finger-guessing games and gambling mixed together, creating a cacophony.
In the best private room, Old Ice and three others sat around a mahjong table, chatting and laughing.
Two expressionless bodyguards stood in the corner with their hands at their sides, constantly aware of their surroundings.
As the automatic mahjong table shuffled the tiles with a rattling sound, the man sitting opposite Old Ice spoke with a smile: "Sometimes these conflicts aren't necessarily a bad thing. Take this time, for example. If it weren't for what happened to Old Yan, we brothers might never have met, right?"
Old Ice handed him a cigarette: "Couldn't agree more. I hope Brother Wang will look after me more in the future."
Wang took the cigarette, held it between his fingers, thought for a moment, and finally spoke hesitantly: "I heard that two influential figures in the Zhou family have been quarreling quite intensely recently. Is everything alright on your end? I don't want to get involved in any trouble and end up in a mess."
Old Ice waved his hand: "Don't worry, those two up there have declared war on each other before. The fire won't reach our level."
As soon as he finished speaking, two tear gas canisters were thrown in through the window.
Pungent white gas instantly filled the entire room.
A burning sensation stimulated the eyes, faces, and respiratory tracts of the six people in the room.
In an instant, the room was filled with howls and screams.