228 The Contac (2/2)

It was already 5 a.m. The sky had turned a greyish white over the horizon in the east. The sun was about to rise.

The Narcotics Squad had been on the stakeout for a whole night. They were sleepy, exhausted, starving, and miserable in every way. Hei Lang and his men, on the other hand, had a campfire going. Hei Lang had laid down next to the warm fire and slept from 2 a.m. till now.

”These b*stards. Are they playing us?”

It was the same team member who mocked Xiao Luo's opinion hours ago. His name was Cheng Chusheng, and he was a senior member of the Narcotics Squad.

His words instantly drew everyone's attention to the earlier discussion. They thought: ”It looks like Xiao Luo was right, and Cheng Chusheng was wrong.”

Wang Yongjia asked Xiao Luo, ”Is it too late to go out now?”

Xiao Luo shook his head, answered, ”No. But once we go out, it will prove to them that they have a mole in their midst. If we move in, we won't be able to ensure his safety. Hei Lang has probably already locked on to our informant. After all, it doesn't take too long for them to kill someone.”

”Xiao Luo, how are you so sure that is their plan?” Cheng Chusheng asked.

Xiao Luo answered honestly, ”It's easy. I put myself in Hei Lang's shoes and consider everything that might happen from his perspective.”

”Did you study criminal psychology?”

”Only a little bit.”

Xiao Luo couldn't tell Cheng Chusheng that he had just spent 100 points and purchased the basic knowledge of criminal psychology right before the operation. It was not particularly impressive but was enough to help him think from the suspects' angle.

”I don't care anymore. Let's rush out and bring back our informant to ensure his safety. Then we will wheel around and head back.”

Wang Yongjia had had enough. After staking out for a whole night, even an officer with a mild temperament would become grumpy.

Following his order, the two dozen members of the Narcotics Squad dashed out. They were frustrated and furious with how this operation had turned out and was now eager to beat up those goons who had been enjoying beer and barbecue through the night.

”Freeze! Put your hands on your heads and squat down!”

”Quickly!”

They barked at the people on the dock, keeping their weapons trained on them.

Hei Lang woke up and heeding the order, crouched down with hands on his head. But there wasn't a shred of fear etched on his face. He glanced at Xiao Luo, then glared at Wang Yongjia and asked impassively, ”Officer Wang, what do you want?”

”How dare you ask me questions?”

Wang Yongjia threw him an angry look, and said, ”Hei Lang, what are you doing here all night?”

Hei Lang pointed at the campfire and answered, ”Officer Wang, isn't it obvious? We're having a barbecue and enjoy the sea breeze at the same time.”

”Enjoy the sea breeze for a whole night?” Wang Yongjia asked in a cold voice.

Hei Lang smiled derisively and retorted, ”Is it illegal to enjoy the sea breeze for a whole night?”

”Of course not.”

Wang Yongjia said, feeling a little foolish with his answer. He then started walking toward his informant, a short man.

Just when he was trying to find an excuse to take his informant away, Xiao Luo pranced forward and kicked the short man out of the way. He then placed his foot on Hei Lang's shoulder and bent forward to tie his shoe. It was a show of arrogance that was very disrespectful, and deeply insulting Hei Lang.

”Xiao, move your dirty foot!”

One of Hei Lang's subordinates was enraged. He stood up and pointed at Xiao Luo as he shouted.