Chapter 667 - Stalemate (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

“Hahaha…”

Peals of laughter came from the large boat along with the rippling waves, giving off a chilly feel.

The feelings of tension reached its limit, like a tight string that could break any moment.

“Hahaha, no problem.” Ye Lun’s voice sounded relaxed. “Captain Bai, don’t worry. I’ll definitely show you. However, you have to get your boat closer. A little closer.”

“Don’t play tricks.” Bai Muchuan held the megaphone so tightly that the back of his veins appeared. “Ye Lun, don’t play the same trick twice. It’s not interesting at all.”

“It’s real. Just come closer a little more and I’ll let Teacher Xiang talk to you.”

“Fine.” Bai Muchuan turned around. “Laowu, bring the boat closer—”

“Little Bai.” Quan Shaoteng interrupted him, his tone hesitant, unlike his usual daring and fearless attitude. His eyebrows were furrowed into a troubled frown. Maybe he was worried as Ye Lun was too crafty. “Why do we need to go closer when this distance is just fine?” He shook his head. “Why must he insist that we get closer? This fellow has too many bad tricks up his sleeves. I’m worried…”

As he said so, he picked up the telescope and looked at the boat which was at least twice their size.

“Are you afraid that they have weapons on board?” Bai Muchuan asked coldly.

“That’s right.” Quan Shaoteng does not deny, “We’re at sea now. Our men…” He looked at his comrades-in-arms. “I’m afraid that everyone isn’t used to it.”

They were commandos but fighting enemies on land was very different from fighting enemies on the sea. They had not been training on the sea for a long time and he was worried that his men might not be able to hold out for long. If the opponent had some heavy weapons with them, it would be very dangerous…

Bai Muchuan nodded knowingly and put one hand on his shoulder.

“Laowu, you’re old already.”

“…”

Quan Shaoteng shoved his hand away.

“D*rn. I’m a hot young stud standing right in front of you. It’s already bad enough for you to ignore me but you even mocked me. Your conscience won’t hurt?”

Bai Muchuan snorted coldly, “Enough, stop blowing your trumpet.” He pointed at the larger boat. “Move the boat closer.”

Quan Shaoteng became solemn and his tone became low. “No… Little Bai, are you serious?”

“I’m serious.” Bai Muchuan nodded his head, his face stern and cold. “If we want to save Xiang Wan, we have to get closer to his boat. I’ve considered your concerns as well. However, we shouldn’t stop just because there’s danger ahead.”

“…”

“This is the responsibility of the police.”

Not to mention that Xiang Wan was on the other boat.

Even if that person was not Xiang Wan but just an innocent passerby who was dragged into the case, they had to make the same decision nonetheless.

Aye! Quan Shaoteng actually puffed a sigh.

“Fine. In order to prove that I’m not old, just leave it to me! I’ll put up a good fight for you—”

Bai Muchuan looked at him. “The same trick?”

“We’ll play it twice, just for that fellow,” continued Quan Shaoteng who showed a smile then he placed a hand on Bai Muchuan’s shoulder, the other hand pointed forward. “Listen to my command! Go forward at full speed.”

“Roger!”

The Operation Team members were his subordinates-slash-comrades-in-arms which he had brought along with him from Red Thorn.

They had been with him for years. They were trustworthy and tight-knit like brothers.

They followed the instruction, their expressions solemn and stern.

In the calm sea surface, the boat was moving at a fast clip.

The water’s surface was streaked with waves until it became nearer and nearer to the boat—

Everyone started to feel tense as the distance between their boat and the enemy’s boat reduced.

“Stop!”

Quan Shaoteng calculated the spot they would stop at and lifted his hand.

The boat stopped and Bai Muchuan used the megaphone again. “Ye Lun, I’m here. Where’s Xiang Wan?”

“Hahaha…”

Maybe Ye Lun had thought that teasing the police was extremely amusing for he actually laughed before he spoke indolently with a mocking tone. “Captain Bai is indeed a man who carries out his task with vigor. I appreciate that very much. However, the more you behave like this, the more I’m afraid to believe you. Isn’t it against the rules to exchange a person for another? Captain Bai actually dares to do things that go against the rules?”

“It’s against the rules to exchange one person for another. But if this person is a policeman, it’s another matter altogether. The police have an obligation to protect people’s lives and property. Cheng Zheng is willing to exchange for Xiang Wan and this does not violate any rule. This is called noble, upright and heroic!”